German Fried Potatoes | Bratkartoffeln
Crispy and golden-brown these German fried potatoes make the perfect side dish for all your meats or are great on their own with a big green salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes
- ½ cup fat (tallow, lard, ghee, sunflower oil)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a pot, add enough cold water that they are barely covered, and bring them to a boil over medium heat. Cook until just done.
- Drain the water and peel the potatoes as soon as you can comfortably touch them.
- Let the potatoes cool down completely.
- Cut the potatoes into even slices.
- In a cast-iron skillet, heat the fat over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Carefully add the potatoes to the skillet in a single layer (you might have to do this in batches) and fry them until golden brown and crisp.
- Flip the potato slices and fry them on the other side.
- Remove the fried potatoes with a slotted spoon or spatula. If you like you can place them on a paper towel to soak up any excess fat.
- Continue with the remaining potato slices. You might have to add more fat as needed.
- Season the potatoes with sea salt and plenty of black pepper.
Notes
- For best results, let potatoes cool down completely before slicing and frying.
- Waxy potatoes work best in this recipe (Yukon, golden, red potatoes)
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal
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