Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these classic potato pancakes (also known as latkes) are simple, savory, and perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sour cream or applesauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Place the mixture in a large bowl and add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture into the skillet and flatten gently with a spatula.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve warm with sour cream or applesauce, if desired.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible for crispier pancakes.
- Keep finished pancakes warm in a low oven while frying the rest.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like canola or vegetable oil.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
