Pan-Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)
Classic and comforting, these German pan-fried potatoes (aka Bratkartoffeln) are bursting with flavor. Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and a perfect side dish for a plethora of recipes, there’s little effort needed to whip this easy recipe up. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and all-around a great choice.
Servings 2
Equipment
- Cast iron pan*
Ingredients
- 4 medium (500 g) potatoes sliced (see notes)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp sea salt or to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Minced fresh rosemary leaves (optional)
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Slice potatoes (you can peel them or leave the peel on) and dice the onion. Add the potato slices to a bowl with cold water and leave them there for about 10 minutes, then drain.
- Heat oil over medium heat. Place the potato slices in the pan. Fry at medium heat (without stirring!) for about 8-10 minutes, depending on the size of the slices.
- After 8-10 minutes, gently flip the potato slices. As soon as the potatoes are nicely browned, turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
- Steam the potatoes for about 15-18 minutes covered. Remove the lid and add the diced onion, salt, black pepper to taste, and rosemary (if using). Fry for a further few minutes, stirring occasionally or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy! Serve with my Easy Lentil Stew!
Notes
- You can use an iron cast pan or a non-stick frying pan.
- I recommend waxy potatoes or all-purpose potatoes for this recipe. Do not use starchy potatoes, as they might fall apart in the pan.
- You can easily make these pan-fried potatoes in an air fryer! Simply add potato slices to a bowl and toss with oil, sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Add to air fryer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until nicely browned at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (ca. 204 °C)! Shake basket halfway through.
- Read my blog post for more helpful information!
- Recipe serves 2. Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Nutrition Facts
Pan-Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)
Amount per Serving
Calories
283
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
7
g
28
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.