Kartoffelpuffer

Name: Kartoffelpuffer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and grated; 1 onion, grated; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp flour; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; Vegetable oil, for frying; Applesauce, for serving; Salt to taste

4 servings20 min prep20 min cookEasy Germany

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Kartoffelpuffer

Story updated September 17, 2026

Kartoffelpuffer, crisp fried potato pancakes, are especially associated with the Rhineland and with German Christmas markets, where they're often served with apple sauce. They belong to the same broad family of European potato pancakes as Belarusian draniki and Jewish latkes.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and grated
1 onion, grated
2 eggs
3 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Vegetable oil, for frying
Applesauce, for serving
Salt to taste

Instructions

1Grate potatoes and onion, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible in a clean towel.
2Mix with eggs, flour, nutmeg, and salt into a batter.
3Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, flattening into patties.
5Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
6Drain on paper towels and serve hot with applesauce.

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