Classic Potato Latkes Recipe: Discover Irresistible Crunch!
Crispy, golden, savory and irresistibly crunchy classic potato latkes, perfect for any holiday meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 8–10 latkes) 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Chopped chives (for serving)
- Applesauce or ketchup (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Grate potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Place grated mixture in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. (This ensures crispy edges.)
- Transfer to a bowl and mix with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat about 1/4 inch oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop 1/4 cup mixture per latke into hot oil and flatten slightly.
- Fry 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.
Notes
- Remove excess moisture thoroughly for extra crunch.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Keep warm in 100°C / 200°F oven until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latke
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g