Best 14 Potato Latkes Ii Recipes

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Crispy, golden-brown potato latkes are a traditional Hanukkah treat that can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Also known as potato pancakes, latkes are made from grated potatoes that are fried until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are often served with applesauce, sour cream, or smoked salmon. Latkes can be made with a variety of different ingredients, and there are many different recipes to choose from. Some recipes call for grated onion, eggs, and matzo meal, while others use flour or breadcrumbs. No matter what recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile pancakes.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC POTATO LATKES



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This recipe is for a classic, unadorned latke; the kind your Bubbe used to make. No kohlrabi or cumin here. Serve them hot and make more than you think you need. They go fast.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch

Time 45m

Yield About 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed and cut lengthwise into quarters
1 large onion (8 ounces), peeled and cut into quarters
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Safflower or other oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Using a food processor with a coarse grating disc, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer the mixture to a clean dishtowel and squeeze and wring out as much of the liquid as possible.
  • Working quickly, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper, and mix until the flour is absorbed.
  • In a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about 1/4 inch of the oil. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), use a heaping tablespoon to drop the batter into the hot pan, cooking in batches. Use a spatula to flatten and shape the drops into discs. When the edges of the latkes are brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flip. Cook until the second side is deeply browned, about another 5 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt while still warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.

POTATO LATKES



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This potato latke recipe is tasty at any meal. For the ultimate crispiness, squeeze out all the liquid from the grated veggies before you fry them up. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying
Optional toppings: applesauce, sour cream, lox, chives, pearl onions and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Coarsely grate potatoes and onion; squeeze mixture to remove as much liquid as possible. Place in a bowl; add green onions, egg, salt and pepper. , In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Flatten to form patties. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the other side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FOOLPROOF POTATO LATKES



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This is my mother's latke recipe which has been a smashing hit at dozens of Chanukah parties. The secret is in the potatoes, which are crushed rather than grated, resulting in a light, crispy latke.

Provided by basg101

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup canola oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place 1/4 of the potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, flour, and baking powder in the work bowl of a food processor; pulse several times until the vegetables are finely chopped. Add the rest of the potatoes, and pulse again until all the potatoes are finely chopped and the mixture is thoroughly combined.
  • Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop up about 1/3 cup of the potato mixture per latke, and place into the hot oil. Fry the patty until brown and crisp on the bottom, flip it, and cook the other side until brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the rest of the potato mixture, replenishing the oil as needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1067.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

POTATO PANCAKES II



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Crispy, golden and cheesy! Good use of leftover mashed potatoes. This recipe is very versatile: you can add minced garlic, chives, or 1/4 cup of any shredded raw vegetable, or substitute the cheese with a tablespoon of sugar and serve with maple syrup.

Provided by Deanne

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together potatoes, beaten egg, salt, and cheese. Melt butter on a large griddle at medium heat. Drop potato mixture onto griddle 1/4 cup at a time. Flatten with a spatula to 1/2 inch thick. Fry approximately 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1350.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

POTATO LATKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons flour (or more) or matzo meal (during Passover)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a food processor grate the potatoes. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and transfer potatoes to the sieve. Set sieve over a bowl, twist cheesecloth into a pouch, squeezing out some moisture. Let mixture drain for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, pour off liquid from the bowl but leave the white potato starch that settles in the bottom of the bowl.
  • To that starch add shallots, eggs, flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt and freshly ground pepper. Return drained potatoes to this mixture and toss to combine.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking pan with paper towels. When you are ready to eat, in a large skillet heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium high heat until hot. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of potato mixture and cook for 3 to 4 minutes a side; latkes should be golden and crisp on both sides. Eat right away or keep warm in oven. Serve with applesauce or sour cream or cottage cheese mixed with sour cream.

POTATO LATKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large baking potatoes
1 extra-large egg, whisked
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons clarified butter

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and grate them on a box grater. Wrap the grated potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Combine the potatoes in a bowl with the egg, flour, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Melt the clarified butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Place a tablespoon of the potato mixture into the sizzling butter and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the pancakes over and cook for another 2 minutes, or until crisp on the outside and golden brown. Serve the pancakes hot from the skillet.

CLASSIC POTATO LATKES



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Learn how to make Classic Potato Latkes with this easy-to-follow video demonstration. You'll soon figure out that Classic Potato Latkes are a breeze to make. There's no reason why that timeless and wonderful flavor can't be a part of your menu.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, 2 latkes each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. baking potatoes (about 3), peeled
1 small onion
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup oil, divided
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
3/4 cup applesauce
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Grate potatoes, then onion using large holes of box grater; place in center of large clean kitchen towel. Bring up ends of towel and twist together to form pouch. Hold pouch over sink, then squeeze to remove as much moisture from vegetables as possible. Empty vegetable mixture into large bowl. Add eggs, flour and pepper; mix well.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. For each latke, carefully drop 1/4 cup potato mixture into skillet, cooking 6 latkes at a time. Press with back of spatula to flatten. Cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove latkes from skillet; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining oil and potato mixture.
  • Serve warm topped with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

EASY POTATO LATKES



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Specially made for Hanukkah, latkes are potato pancakes that are fried in oil in recognition of the ancient lamps that held only enough oil for one day but miraculously burned for eight. Adding carrots, beets, parsnips, spinach, and currants also celebrates the past, when latkes were made with vegetables, cheeses, or fruits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 yellow onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater, or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup matzo meal
2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
Peanut oil, for frying
Sour cream and applesauce, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine onion, salt, and pepper. Add eggs, and stir until incorporated. Add matzo meal, and stir until incorporated. Add potatoes, and toss until combined and evenly coated.
  • Fill a large skillet with about 1/2 inch oil. Place over medium heat until oil is almost smoking. (To test, drop a small bit of batter into the skillet; it should sizzle upon contact.)
  • Working in batches so as not to crowd skillet, carefully spoon about 2 tablespoons batter into oil for each latke. Lightly tamp down to flatten. Cook, turning once, until golden on each side, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to a paper-towel-lined wire rack to drain. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with sour cream and applesauce.

POTATO LATKES I



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A classic potato latke, you can't go wrong with these crispy hot cakes. Serve with applesauce, sour cream and chopped green onions! Happy Hanukkah!

Provided by Daisy

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
1 tablespoon grated onion
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup peanut oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.
  • In a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 619.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

LAURA'S POTATO LATKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Matt's mom, Laura, shows him how to make their family's most cherished recipe: latkes. She teaches him that just 4 simple ingredients can transform into a lacy, crispy and delicious side dish. Her secret is incorporating the leftover potato starch that remains in the bottom of the bowl after grating the potatoes.

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Sides

Time 50m

Yield 1 Serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large russet potatoes
½ medium yellow onion
2 large eggs
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon matzo ball mix, or more as needed
1 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
applesauce, for serving
sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, adding them to a large bowl filled with water as you work to prevent browning.
  • Dry the potatoes, then shred on the large holes of a box grater into a large. Shred the onion into the same bowl on the small holes of the box grater.
  • Transfer the potato mixture to a nut milk bag or a clean kitchen towel and squeeze tightly over the bowl to wring out any excess liquid. Set the liquid aside to let the starch settle to the bottom of the bowl, then carefully pour off the liquid on top, leaving the potato starch in the bottom of the bowl.
  • In a clean large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes and onions, potato starch, 1 egg, salt, and pepper and gently mix to combine. If the mixture seems too dry and crumbly, add another egg. Add 1 tablespoon matzo ball mix and stir to incorporate, adding up to 1 tablespoon more matzo ball mix if the mixture isn't holding together.
  • Pour the oil into a large pan to reach a depth of ¼ inch. Heat over medium heat. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, add the potato mixture to the pan, gently pressing down to the desired thickness. Add another scoop or two of the potato mixture, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges begin to crisp and the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the latkes and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until golden brown on the other side. Transfer to a wire rack and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining latkes.
  • Serve with applesauce and sour cream.
  • Enjoy!

CLASSIC POTATO LATKES



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Serve these potato latkes with apple sauce, or smoked salmon with a dollop of soured cream. Traditionally made for Hanukkah, they're great all year round

Provided by Fracine Kowalsky

Categories     Breakfast, Lunch

Time 35m

Yield Makes 12 large or 24 small

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Maris Piper potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion
2 large eggs
2 tbsp plain flour or matzoh meal
vegetable, peanut or canola oil, for frying
soured cream
smoked salmon
finely chopped chives
apple sauce

Steps:

  • Coarsley grate the potatoes and onion into a large bowl, or use a food processor with a coarse grating blade. Leave the mixture to rest for about 15 mins so the liquid releases from the onions and potatoes. Carefully drain off the liquid for about 30 mins until the mixture is dry, then put in a cheese cloth and squeeze out the remaining liquid.
  • Add the eggs, flour, 1 tsp sea salt and pepper, and mix well. Pour the oil into the pan so that it is 2-3cm deep. Set over a medium heat for a few minutes until it ripples.
  • Carefully spoon in the mixture to the size you want - 2 tbsp for large latkes or 1 tbsp for small. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, and cook on each side until browned for 2 mins. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper, then season with a sprinkling of salt. Serve with the soured cream and smoked salmon, finished with a sprinkling of chives, or just apple sauce - both are traditional.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

POTATO LATKES



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Classic latkes for Hanukkah. Keep the tradition and serve with applesauce or sour cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups shredded peeled potatoes, drained on paper towels
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir potatoes and remaining ingredients until well mixed. Using about 1/3 cup mixture for each, form 9 patties 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
  • Cook patties 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; cover to keep warm while cooking remaining patties. Repeat with remaining oil and patties. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Potato Pancake, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

POTATO LATKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: medium yellow onion, medium russet potatoes, all purpose flour, kosher salt, large eggs, vegetable oil, cinnamon applesauce, sour cream

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 25 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into large pieces
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup cinnamon applesauce, for serving
sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Using a food processor fitted with a grater blade or the large holes of a box grater, grate the onion. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Grate the potatoes in the food processor or on a box grater.
  • Line a large bowl with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze the excess liquid from the potatoes into the bowl. Drain the liquid, then add the potatoes to the bowl, along with the grated onion, and toss to combine.
  • Add the flour, salt, and eggs and stir to combine.
  • Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Dollop about ¼ cup (30 G) of the latke mixture at a time into the hot oil and spread to make pancakes, about 3 inches in diameter. Do not overcrowd the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and fry until the latkes are browned on the bottom and the edges are crispy, 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for about 5 minutes more, until browned and crispy. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve the latkes with cinnamon applesauce and sour cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 1 gram

POTATO LATKES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large russet potatoes, peeled
1 small white onion, finely grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup beer
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Pink Applesauce for Potato Latkes, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
Osetra caviar, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Grate potatoes in long strips, using smooth strokes to run potatoes across grater into a large bowl of ice water. Using a strainer or slotted spoon, transfer potatoes, reserving liquid, to another large bowl lined with a clean kitchen towel; gently squeeze dry.
  • Set reserved liquid aside for 10 minutes to allow starch to sink to the bottom; carefully pour liquid from the bowl, reserving milky residue (potato starch) and discard. Transfer potatoes back to bowl with potato starch.
  • Add onions to bowl; stir in eggs, beer, flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. In a heavy nonstick skillet, heat 1/4-inch of oil. Spoon 1/2 cup of potato mixture per pancake into skillet. Make a few at a time, being careful they don't run into each other.
  • Fry on both sides until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to drain. Keep warm in oven while preparing the others. Serve hot with applesauce, or sour cream and caviar, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for latkes, as they are high in starch and low in moisture. This will help the latkes to be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Grate the potatoes finely: This will help the latkes to cook evenly.
  • Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes: This will help to prevent the latkes from being soggy.
  • Use a hot skillet: This will help the latkes to cook quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: This will help the latkes to cook evenly.
  • Flip the latkes carefully: They are delicate and can easily break.
  • Serve the latkes hot: They are best enjoyed fresh out of the skillet.

Conclusion:

Potato latkes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a popular Hanukkah food. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect potato latkes every time. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy side dish, give potato latkes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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