Foolproof Potato Latkes

This is my mother's crispy latke recipe. It's been a smashing hit at dozens of Chanukah parties. The secret is in the potatoes, which are crushed rather than grated, resulting in a light, crispy latke. Applesauce and sour cream are favorite accompaniments for these latkes. Make an interesting tuna salad, cut up some veggies, and you have a full meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• ¼ cup canola oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place 1/4 of the potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, flour, and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor; pulse several times until the vegetables are finely chopped. Add remaining potatoes and pulse again until all potatoes are finely chopped and mixture is thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop up about 1/3 cup of potato mixture at a time and place in skillet. Fry latkes until brown and crisp on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook other sides until brown, 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Step 3

Repeat with remaining potato mixture, replenishing oil as needed. Serve hot.