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Perfect Potato Latkes

Perfect Potato Latkes with just a few ingredients and a bit of soaking time have the crispiest exteriors with the fluffiest centers. There won't be a single one left over.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 24 latkes
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Israeli

Ingredients

  • 12 medium Idaho Potatoes , peeled
  • 4 eggs , beaten
  • 2/3 cup flour (if you have matzoh meal go for that to keep it classic, I found flour adds to crispy texture)
  • 1 yellow onion , grated
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • Canola oil for frying (about an inch deep in your frying pan)
  • Ketchup *GASP*, Applesauce or sour cream as toppings (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large bowl halfway with water.
  2. Grate all the potatoes and put them into the water.
  3. I let them sit in the water for an hour, but as much/little time as you can give them the crispier your latkes will be. This water bath removes a lot of the starch.
  4. Take the potatoes out one handful at a time and squeeze them as dry as you can and put them into a second large bowl.
  5. Add the eggs, flour, onion, Kosher salt and black pepper to the potatoes and mix well.
  6. Heat the oil in your frying pan and using 1/4 cup measure form them into patties about 3/4 inch thick and fry on medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside but still fluffy in the middle.
  7. To keep warm in the meantime while frying set your oven to 250 degrees or "keep warm" setting and keep these on a cooling rack set on top of a cookie sheet while you fry the remaining latkes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24latkes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.