German Crispy Potato Fritters (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound of starchy potatoes

02 - 1 small yellow onion

03 - 3 tbsp regular flour

04 - 1 large egg

05 - Dash of salt, plus extra to taste

06 - Touch of ground black pepper (for savory option)

07 - Cooking oil for pan-frying

01 - Clean and skin the potatoes, then shred both potatoes and onion with the coarse side of your grater

02 - Press out any water from the shredded potato mix

03 - Stir in salt, pepper, flour and beaten egg with potato-onion blend until everything's mixed well

04 - Warm oil in pan, spoon 2 tbsp of mix for each cake, press down, and cook 3-4 mins each side till they're golden

05 - Return pancakes to hot oil for 30-60 seconds per side to make them extra crunchy

06 - Enjoy right away while they're still hot with your favorite toppings

01 - Try them with sweet apple mush, dark sugar, or tangy cream

02 - The two-stage frying makes them super crunchy

03 - They taste best when eaten straight from the pan

04 - A beloved family dish from German tradition