Crispy Pork Frikadellen with Fries & Ajvar
German-style pan-fried pork patties with a bread crumb crust, served with crispy fries and tangy roasted pepper spread. Ready in 25 minutes — pure weeknight comfort.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 645
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 lb frozen french fries
- ½ cup ajvar (roasted red pepper spread)
Instructions
- 1
Mix pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Shape into 4 patties, each about 0.75 inches thick and 3 inches wide.
- 3
Start fries on a sheet pan at 425°F. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
- 4
Pan-fry patties 4 minutes per side without moving — they should be golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Check fries at the 12-minute mark and shake the pan, then return to oven for final 8 minutes until golden.
- 6
Plate patties, fries, and a handful of fresh arugula alongside warm ajvar for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- sheet pan
- oven (preheated to 425°F)
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