Description
Fried potato latkes are a crispy, golden delight that embodies comfort food at its best. With each bite, you experience a satisfying crunch followed by a fluffy interior, making them perfect for Hanukkah celebrations or any day you?re craving something savory. Enjoy these versatile pancakes warm with applesauce or sour cream for an irresistible treat that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (about 600g)
- 1 medium onion (about 150g)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ? teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the potatoes into a large bowl using the coarse side of a box grater. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain excess moisture.
- Grate the onion and add it to the drained potato mixture; stir to combine.
- Mix in eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat about half an inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Scoop portions of the mixture and flatten them into patties before frying in batches for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked latkes to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latke (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg