Here are two classic potato pancake styles so you can pick the one you want:

1. German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer / Reibekuchen) – crispy, golden, and traditional
2. American Diner-Style Potato Pancakes – thicker and softer inside

🇩🇪 1. German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

Crispy edges, tender inside, usually served with applesauce or sour cream.

Ingredients (Makes 8–10 pancakes)

• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 1 small onion
• 2 eggs
• 3–4 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)

Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes

1. Peel potatoes.
2. Grate on the fine or medium side of a grater.
3. Grate onion as well.
4. Important: Place mixture in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
   • This makes them super crispy.

2. Mix the batter

1. In a bowl, combine grated potatoes/onion with:
   • eggs
   • flour
   • salt & pepper
2. Stir until just combined.

3. Fry

1. Heat ¼ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Drop ¼ cup scoops of batter into the pan and flatten slightly.
3. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crisp.
4. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

4. Serve

Traditionally served with:

• Applesauce
• Sour cream
• Chive sour cream
• Or eaten plain with a little salt

🇺🇸 2. American Diner-Style Potato Pancakes

A bit fluffier, uses mashed or grated potatoes.

Ingredients

• 3 cups grated or leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 tbsp grated onion
• Salt & pepper
• Oil or butter for frying

Instructions

1. Mix potatoes, onion, egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Form into small patties.
3. Fry in butter/oil over medium heat until golden on both sides.
4. Serve hot.

Want variations?

I can give you:

• Crispy latke-style potato pancakes
• Cheesy potato pancakes
• Korean gamja-jeon potato pancakes
• Sweet potato pancakes

Just tell me what you’re craving!