Crispy Classic Latkes
Enjoy the delicious tradition of making crispy and golden brown latkes, perfect for sharing during Hanukkah or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Potato starch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Safflower oil (or any other high smoke point oil)
- To taste Flaky salt
Instructions
- Peel the Russet potatoes and onion, then shred them using a box grater or food processor. Wring out the moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, onion, potato starch, baking powder, and kosher salt. Add the eggs and mix until thick.
- Heat safflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Drop spoonfuls of the latke batter into the hot oil, flatten slightly, and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with flaky salt to taste.
- Repeat the frying process until all latkes are cooked, adding more oil as necessary.
Notes
Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream, and enjoy variations with different toppings like herbs or a spicy dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 latkes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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