Crispy Classic Latkes
Crispy Classic Latkes are golden potato pancakes that make a delightful comfort food, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- To taste Flaky salt
Instructions
- Peel and shred the Russet potatoes and onion, then wring out moisture in a kitchen towel.
- Combine shredded potatoes, onion, potato starch, baking powder, and kosher salt in a bowl. Add eggs and mix well.
- Heat safflower oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, flatten slightly with a spatula.
- Fry latkes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Repeat frying process until all batter is used.
Notes
For best results, make sure to dry the potatoes well and fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 latkes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg