Description
Crispy Potato Pancakes, or latkes, are a delightful comfort food that brings joy to any meal. With their golden-brown exterior and fluffy interior, these pancakes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether served with sour cream or applesauce, they are versatile enough to suit your taste. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, latkes are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the russet potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained potatoes, chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add enough vegetable oil to cover half an inch of the pan. Heat until hot.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly with a spatula. Fry for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked latkes onto paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg