German Style Potato Fritters (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 pound of Russet potatoes
02 - 1 small yellow onion
03 - 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
04 - 1 large egg

→ Flavorings & Cooking Fat

05 - A pinch of salt, with extra for taste
06 - A pinch of black pepper (for savory option)
07 - Enough vegetable oil for frying

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Clean and remove skin from potatoes, then shred both potatoes and onion using the big holes on your grater
02 - Get rid of extra water from the potato mix
03 - Stir in salt, pepper, flour, and egg with the potato-onion blend until everything's mixed well
04 - Warm oil in pan, put in 2 tablespoons of mix for each pancake, press down, and cook 3-4 minutes each side till they're golden
05 - Cook pancakes again for 30-60 seconds per side to make them super crunchy
06 - Eat them right away while they're hot with whatever toppings you like

# Additional Tips:

01 - Try them with applesauce, some brown sugar, or a dollop of sour cream
02 - The second frying makes them extra crunchy
03 - They taste best when they're fresh and hot
04 - A beloved German family dish