Potato Latkes
These Classic Potato Latkes have a tender inside and a crispy outside. Deep fried with a few simple ingredients, there’s absolutely nothing quite like them!See below the recipe card for step-by-step images.
Servings: 30 latkes
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet onion peeled, stem removed, quartered
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pound russet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour*
- 1 cup (or more) vegetable oil for frying
- applesauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the onion and eggs and puree until smooth and fluffy. Add the potato, using off-on pulses, process the mixture until pureed, but still retaining some texture. Add the salt, pepper, and flour and briefly process to combine – do not over process.
- Pour the mixture in a strainer over a bowl, allowing excess liquid to drain out. Give the strainer several shakes to help, if necessary.
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Line large plates with a double layer of paper towels.
- Pour a solid layer of oil in the bottom of a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough, working in batches, spoon rounded tablespoons of the mixture into the pan (make sure they don’t touch each other.) Flatten just slightly with the back of a spoon – they should be about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. (If they start to burn, adjust your cooking time and/or change out your oil for a clean amount.)
- Transfer the latkes to the paper towel-lined plates to drain. Then transfer to a large baking sheet and place in the oven until all the latkes are fried (if you haven't been snacking on them!)
- Serve immediately as is or with some applesauce or sour cream.
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Notes
*Use matzo meal in place of the flour for Passover.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg