Side DishSnack

Kartoffelpuffer with Applesauce

Name: Kartoffelpuffer with Applesauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: german, european
Ingredients: 900 g potato peeled and grated; 1 pcs yellow onion grated; 2 pcs egg beaten; 30 g all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 60 ml vegetable oil; 240 g applesauce

Crispy German potato pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer, are a delightful side dish or light meal. Made from grated potatoes and onions, they are pan-fried until golden brown and often served with a side of sweet applesauce.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 431 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

900 gpotato, peeled and grated
1 pcsyellow onion, grated
2 pcsegg, beaten
30 gall-purpose flour
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
60 mlvegetable oil

for serving

240 gapplesauce

Equipment

grater · paper towels · large bowl · spatula · skillet · kitchen towel

The method

Step by step

1
Place the grated potatoes and grated onion into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
Cook’s note: Squeezing out as much liquid as possible is crucial for crispy Kartoffelpuffer.
2
Firmly squeeze out all excess moisture from the potato and onion mixture.
About 5 min
3
Transfer the dried potato and onion mixture to a large bowl.
4
Add the beaten eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
5
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
About 2 min
6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying; a drop of batter should sizzle immediately.
7
Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon to form pancakes about 1/2 inch thick.
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
8
Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 12 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning while ensuring they cook through.
9
Remove the Kartoffelpuffer from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
10
Serve immediately with a side of applesauce.

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score

Calories: 430.5kcal
Protein: 9.3g
Carbs: 58.8g
Fat: 18.3g
Fibre: 7.1g
Sugar: 12.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Kartoffelpuffer in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a dry skillet or oven until crispy and warmed through.