Easy Potato Latkes
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, these Easy Potato Latkes are the perfect recipe for a quick and satisfying side dish or appetizer. Made with simple pantry staples like russet potatoes, yellow onion, and a hint of seasoning, these latkes are wonderfully crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a frying technique that guarantees perfectly browned results, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or Hanukkah celebrations. Serve them hot with classic accompaniments like sour cream or applesauce for a timeless dish everyone will love. Perfect for potato lovers and comfort food enthusiasts, these latkes are as easy as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Russet potatoes
- 1 medium-sized Yellow onion
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and onion, then shred them using a box grater or food processor with a shredding attachment.
Place the shredded potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and twist to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Discard the liquid.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained potato and onion mixture with the eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the skillet for each latke, flattening them gently with the back of a spoon to form a pancake shape.
Fry the latkes in batches, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
Transfer the cooked latkes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.1 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3783 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.0 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 4214 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
