Air Fryer German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) — crispy, golden, and made with simple ingredients:
🥔 Air Fryer German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
⭐ Ingredients:
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled
1 small onion, peeled
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: a pinch of nutmeg for a traditional touch
Cooking spray or a bit of oil
🔧 Instructions:
Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
Place grated mix in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible (this helps make them crispy).
Transfer to a bowl. Add egg, flour, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for a few minutes.
Form small pancake patties (about ¼ cup of mixture each) and lightly flatten them with your hands.
Spray both the air fryer basket and pancakes with cooking spray or brush with oil.
Air fry in batches for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy on both sides.
Serve warm with applesauce, sour cream, or your favorite dip.
📝 Tips:
You can prep the mix ahead of time, but cook right before serving for the best crisp.
Add fresh parsley or green onions for a flavor boost.