Potato Latkes
Potato Latkes are crispy, golden-fried potato pancakes made with grated potatoes, onion, and a few basic ingredients. A traditional Hanukkah dish, they’re delicious year-round, served with applesauce or sour cream for a comforting and nostalgic bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 latkes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Jewish, Eastern European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or matzo meal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder if using. Mix well to form a cohesive batter.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into a flat pancake. Carefully place into the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer fried latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining batter, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
- Serve hot with applesauce, sour cream, or desired toppings.
Notes
Use russet potatoes for best crispiness due to their high starch content.Remove as much moisture as possible from the potato-onion mixture for crisp latkes.Keep cooked latkes warm in a low oven while frying the rest.Baking powder helps make the latkes slightly fluffier but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latke
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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