Potato Latkes
Latkes are one of my favorite Hanukkah traditions, but truthfully I love them any time of year. Crispy, crunchy, and utterly addictive, this easy latke recipe guarantees the best latkes ever!
Servings: 12
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
- box grater or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 4 yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- kosher salt
- pepper, to taste
- vegetable oil
- apple sauce, for serving
- sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Grate the onions and potatoes into a large hand towel or strainer over a large bowl (you could also do this through the grating blade in a food processor).
- Press on the potato mixture in the strainer and discard any clear liquid, reserving the thick white starch in the bowl.
- Place the onion, potatoes, reserved potato starch, egg, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl and throughly combine.
- Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a saute pan over medium heat.
- Place 1-2 heaping tablespoon of potatoes in the oil forming a circle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden and flip over.
- Cook another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through and remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Can be served immediately or kept warm in a 300 degree oven until all latkes are prepared.
- Serve with sour cream and apple sauce.
Notes
How To Freeze: Allow to cool, then place in ziploc bag, label and freeze. When ready, pop them into am oven at 300°F for 10 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, defrost in fridge for 24 hours then heat in a dry pan.
Tips:
- Hot Oil is Key: Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve that coveted crispy exterior. To test if your oil is ready, sprinkle a little flour in there. If it sizzles, it should be hot enough.
- Consistent Size: Keep latkes a uniform size for even cooking. Consider using a trigger release scooper to portion out your latkes evenly.
- Save the Potato Starch: I've already mentioned this, but don't discard the potato starch after you squeeze the grated potatoes. The starch helps make the crispiest latkes that are totally irresistible!
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g