Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
20 mins
Serves 6
Classic crispy potato pancakes with a golden crust and tender interior
Ingredients
Scale:
1x
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Peel and shred the potatoes
- Finely grate the onion
- In a large bowl, combine the beaten eggs, flour, onion, salt, and pepper
- Add the shredded potatoes and mix well
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Spoon the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten with the back of a spoon to form pancakes
- Fry each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side
- Remove and drain on paper towels
Tips
For crispier latkes, squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded potatoes using a clean kitchen towel before adding to the mixture. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.
Vegetable Sides
Jewish Cuisine