Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated potatoes, grated onion, beaten eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop up a small amount of the potato mixture and carefully place it in the hot oil, flattening it with a spatula to form a pancake.
- Fry the latkes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove the latkes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the potato latkes hot with applesauce or sour cream on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Grater Skillet Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Frying pan
Serving suggestions
Serve the potato latkes as an appetizer or as a side dish with a main course such as roasted chicken or brisket.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispy latkes, squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated potatoes before mixing them with the other ingredients.
Cost
$5