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Classic Crispy Potato Latkes

A close-up stack of perfectly golden brown and crispy potato latkes served on a white plate.
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Make traditional, crispy potato latkes that are golden brown on the outside and tender inside. This recipe uses simple ingredients for authentic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or matzo meal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Grate the potatoes and onion using the large holes of a box grater or a food processor fitted with a shredding disk.
  2. Place the grated potato and onion mixture into a clean kitchen towel or several layers of cheesecloth. Wrap tightly and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is key for crispy latkes.
  3. Transfer the dried potato and onion mixture to a medium bowl.
  4. Add the beaten eggs, flour or matzo meal, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour about 1 inch of oil into a large, heavy-bottomed skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350°F (175°C).
  6. Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form pancakes about 1/2 inch thick. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  7. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown and crisp.
  8. Remove the latkes from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For extra crispness, chill the grated potato mixture for 15 minutes after squeezing out the liquid before mixing in the binders.
  • If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil by dropping a tiny bit of batter in; it should sizzle immediately and vigorously.
  • Serve these fried potato fritters hot with applesauce and sour cream.

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