Basic Potato Latkes
These crispy basic potato latkes are perfect for a variety of occasions, from holiday gatherings to simple, cozy family dinners.
Servings: 6
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled
- 1 large onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
- applesauce and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Begin by grating the peeled potatoes and onion using a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment. Place the grated mixture into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step ensures your latkes will be crisp.
- Transfer the squeezed potato and onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it's hot but not smoking. You can test if the oil is ready by dropping a small bit of the potato mixture into it; if it sizzles, you're good to go.
- Take a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Flatten it slightly with the back of a spoon to form a pancake. Repeat, leaving some space between each latke in the pan.
- Fry the latkes for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they're golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spatula to flip them.
- Once the latkes are done, place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
- Serve the potato latkes hot with applesauce and sour cream on the side.