Air Fryer German Potato Pancakes~

Air Fryer German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and way less oily than the traditional fried version!

🥔 Air Fryer German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

✅ Ingredients:

• 4 medium russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled

• 1 small onion

• 1 egg

• 2–3 tbsp all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch of nutmeg or garlic powder for added flavor

• Spray oil or olive oil in a spray bottle

🔧 Instructions:

1. Grate Potatoes & Onion

   • Use a box grater or food processor to finely grate the potatoes and onion.

   • Place in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible (important for crispiness!).

2. Mix Batter

   • In a large bowl, mix the grated potato-onion mixture with the egg, flour, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings until combined.

3. Preheat Air Fryer

   • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3–5 minutes.

4. Form Patties

   • Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture and flatten into small patties (~½ inch thick).

   • Lightly spray both sides with oil.

5. Air Fry

   • Place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd).

   • Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy on both sides.

6. Repeat & Serve

   • Repeat in batches. Serve warm with applesauce, sour cream, or a sprinkle of chives.

📝 Tips:

• Texture too wet? Add a bit more flour.

• Extra crispy? Add a tablespoon of cornmeal or fine breadcrumbs to the mixture.

• Works with sweet potatoes too!