Kamado potato cakes

Authentic, crispy, and deeply rooted in German tradition, potato patties are a classic at German markets and local festivals.

Cooked outdoors, they instantly bring to mind the warm atmosphere of grilling and German street food, where simplicity meets indulgence.

On a Kamado barbecue, they become something else entirely: even cooking, an ultra-crispy crust, and a melting centre.

Thanks to the cast-iron pan, you get perfectly controlled cooking, with ideal heat distribution.

Ingredients for making potato patties

For this recipe, choose high-starch potatoes for a crispier result.

• 800 g of potatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 egg
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Oil or butter for cooking

With these quantities, you’ll make around 8 to 10 medium-sized patties—perfect for controlled cooking on a Kamado barbecue.

Adjust the size to suit how you’ll serve them: make small portions to share, or larger patties for a full meal.

Kamado preparation

Step 1: Set up the Kamado

Light your Forest Grill Kamado and let it heat for 10 to 15 minutes with the lid open. Close the Kamado and stabilise the temperature at 180–200°C.

The cast-iron pan must be properly hot before you add the mixture.

A good heat-up is essential to ensure even cooking right from the start.

Step 2: Prepare the batter

Grate the potatoes

Squeeze them to remove excess water to guarantee crispy pancakes 

Add:

• grated onion
• the egg
• flour
• salt and pepper

Mix everything well 

Step 3: Cooking

• Add a little oil or butter to the pan
• Shape the pancakes in the pan
• Flatten slightly

Cook the pancakes for 3 to 5 minutes on each side to get them crisp. 

Use stainless-steel spatulas to flip the pancakes. They help prevent the pancakes from breaking and ensure even cooking.

Don’t overcrowd the pan: leave space between the pancakes to ensure even browning.

Tasting and serving suggestions

Serve the potato pancakes piping hot with:

• apple sauce
• crème fraîche
• smoked salmon

Serve with a German beer or a cider

Conclusion

Kamado potato pancakes are a simple, sociable and highly effective recipe.

A perfect balance of crispiness, indulgence and cooking control—an essential that truly showcases cast-iron cooking.