Kamado potato cakes

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

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

On a Kamado, they reach a whole new level: 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 potatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 egg
• 1 to 2 tbsp 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.

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

Kamado preparation

Step 1: Setting up the Kamado

Light your Forest Grill Kamado and preheat 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 piping hot before adding the mixture.

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

Step 2: Prepare the mixture

Grate the potatoes

Press them to remove excess water to guarantee crispy cakes 

Add:

• grated onion
• egg
• flour
• salt and pepper

Mix everything well 

Step 3: Cooking

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

Cook the cakes for 3 to 5 minutes on each side to get them crispy. 

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

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

Tasting and serving suggestions

Serve the potato cakes piping hot with:

• apple compote
• crème fraîche
• smoked salmon

Serve with a German beer or a cider

Conclusion

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

Somewhere between crisp, indulgent and perfectly controlled cooking, this is a must-have that really showcases cast-iron cooking.