OVEN-FRIED POTATO LATKES
Delicious potato latkes with none of the mess!
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Holidays
Time 40m
Yield Makes 18 latkes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven racks in center preheat oven to 425°F.
- Peel the potatoes, then coarsely grate them with the onion together in a food processor or by hand using a box grater. Place the potato and onion mixture in a fine sieve and press down firmly with a wad of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir and repeat a few times with fresh paper towels until the liquid is mostly drained. Transfer the potato and onion mixture to a large bowl and mix in the eggs, salt, baking powder, and flour.
- Fill two heavy non-stick rimmed baking sheets with ½ cup oil each. Place the pans in the oven for 10 minutes to heat the oil. Wearing oven mitts, very carefully remove the pans from the oven. Drop the batter by the ¼-cupful onto the baking sheets, spacing the latkes about 1½ inches apart. Using the bottom of the measuring cup or a spoon, press down on the latkes to flatten just slightly. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are crisp and golden. Carefully remove the pans from oven and flip the latkes (tongs are the best tool as a spatula may cause oil to splatter). Place the pans back in the oven and cook until the latkes are crisp and golden brown all over, about 10 minutes more. Remove the pans from the oven and transfer the latkes to a large platter lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with sour cream or apple sauce, if desired.
- *It is very important to use non-stick baking sheets so the latkes don't stick.
Nutrition Facts :
CLASSIC LATKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 12 latkes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grate the potatoes and onion on the large holes of a box grater into a colander set over a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, toss well and let stand 5 minutes. Squeeze handfuls of the mixture firmly with your hands to remove as much liquid as possible. Blot dry with paper towels, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the beaten egg and matzo meal or flour to the potato mixture and toss well to combine. Scoop 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture and tightly pack into thin 3- to 4-inch pancakes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 250˚. Heat 1/4 inch vegetable oil or chicken fat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in three batches, fry the latkes until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, reducing the heat as needed if the latkes are browning too quickly. Remove to a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Keep warm in the oven while you make the remaining latkes. Serve with applesauce and/or sour cream.
OVEN-FRIED LATKES
Using the oven to make crisp latkes saves a lot of calories and fat-and hassle! You can cook a large batch quickly in a very hot oven. Egg white takes the place of a whole egg, keeping the cholesterol low.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings (16 latkes)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Mist a baking sheet with the cooking spray.
- Peel the potatoes and then grate on the large holes of a box grater. Transfer to a fine-mesh sieve and squeeze out as much liquid as possible into a bowl. Let the liquid settle for about 10 minutes, and then pour off the watery liquid, reserving the potato starch.
- Beat the egg white in a large bowl until it holds a soft peak. Gently fold in the potatoes, scallions, reserved potato starch, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Drop the mixture by tablespoons on the prepared baking sheet, spacing the latkes about 2 inches apart. Gently spread and flatten into 2 1/2-inch rounds. Roast until the bottoms are browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and roast until the potatoes are cooked through and the bottoms are spotted brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Serve with the applesauce and sour cream.
LATKES
Whip these potato cakes up in the food processor, fry them and then freeze ahead for super easy food on the day you need them.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 50 latkes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Push the potatoes through the fine grater disc of the food processor.
- Remove and drain in a sieve, pushing well to get out as much liquid as you can.
- Fit the double-bladed knife to the processor and put in the onion, eggs, salt, pepper and 2 tbsp flour.
- Process briefly, add the grated potatoes and give another pulse or two until the mixture is pulpy but not puréed.
- Add more flour if it's at all runny as opposed to just a sticky, thick mess.
- Fry the latkes in lumps of about 1 tbsp each in a heavy frying pan with hot oil.
- The oil should be about 1 cm deep and it should take 3-5 minutes a side or even less.
- Flatten them slightly when you turn them over.
- If making ahead, at this point you can spread the latkes out on a baking sheet and let cool.
- Keep overnight in the fridge or freeze and when you are ready to eat them cook in a 200 C oven.
- It will take 5-7 minutes if they're from the fridge or a bit longer if they're frozen.
- When ready to serve, top with a little smoked salmon and a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprig of dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 81.9, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.1
FAMILY LATKES
These latkes are perfect for any Jewish holiday or literally any other day!
Provided by Lauren Magenta
Categories SEO Review Potato Pancakes & Latkes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in salted water and let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Grate potatoes on a medium or fine setting. Press out liquid; this should produce about 4 cups grated potato.
- Place grated potato in a bowl and stir in flour, onion, salt, and pepper. Fold in eggs.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Heat enough oil in a deep pan to reach 1/4 inch up the sides. Heat over medium-high heat until a drop of batter sizzles. Lower heat to medium.
- Working in batches, drop batter into the hot oil in desired size and flatten into pancakes; brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared pans and keep warm in the preheated oven while you fry remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 319.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Use a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution.
- Grate the potatoes using the large holes of a box grater for a crispy texture.
- Squeeze the grated potatoes firmly to remove excess moisture before mixing with the other ingredients.
- Use a combination of all-purpose flour and matzo meal for a light and crispy batter.
- Season the batter with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Heat the oil until it is shimmering before adding the latkes.
- Fry the latkes in batches, overcrowding the skillet will cause them to steam instead of fry.
- Flip the latkes once, when the edges are golden brown and the bottoms are crispy.
- Drain the latkes on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the latkes hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon.
Conclusion:
Oven-fried latkes are a delicious and easy-to-make Hanukkah treat. They are perfect for a party or a family gathering. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect latkes every time. So next time you're in the mood for a crispy, flavorful potato pancake, give oven-fried latkes a try.
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