Crispy German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

Key Ingredients

• • 4 large russet potatoes (peeled and grated)

• • 1 small onion, grated

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

• • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or potato starch for gluten-free people)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower oil works best)

Traditional toppings

• Applesauce (classic pairing!)

• Sour cream

• Chives or parsley , chopped

👩‍🍳 Step-by-step instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes

1. Peel and grate the potatoes (use the large holes in a box grater).

2. Squeeze out the excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth (the key to crispiness! ).

3. Mix with the grated onion, eggs, flour, salt and pepper.