Crispy Classic Potato Latkes Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Using a food processor with a coarse grating disc, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer the mixture to a clean dishtowel and squeeze and wring out as much of the liquid as possible.
• Working quickly, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper, and mix until the flour is absorbed.
• In a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about 1/4 inch of the oil. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), use a heaping tablespoon to drop the batter into the hot pan, cooking in batches. Use a spatula to flatten and shape the drops into discs. When the edges of the latkes are brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flip. Cook until the second side is deeply browned, about another 5 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt while still warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.

CRISPY CLASSIC POTATO LATKES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This is to keep your latkes warm and crisp before serving. (Optional)
• Using either a food processor with a shredding attachment, or a hand grater, shred the potatoes and onions. If using a food processor, you might need to cut the potatoes and onions to fit properly.
• Using a cheesecloth, nut milk bag, or clean kitchen towel, add the shredded potatoes and onions. Squeeze as much of the liquid out as possible.
• Transfer the potatoes and onion to a large bowl. Add in the whisked eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix everything well and set the batter aside while the oil heats up.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. You will have to adjust the heat between medium/medium-high as you work to keep the oil at the right temperature. Line a large plate with paper towels to drain each batch.
• Drop scoops of 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the skillet, cook for 1 minute, then press down gently with a spatula to flatten. It's important not to crowd the skillet to keep the oil hot. I fried mine in batches of 6 or 7 at a time.
• Fry until golden brown on one side (about 2-3 minutes). Carefully flip with a spatula. Continue to cook until the second side is golden brown and crisp (another 2-3 minutes longer). When they're done, transfer the latkes to the paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly, then to the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven to keep warm while you fry additional batches.
• Repeat with the remaining mixture until used up. This rcipe should make between 22-26 depending on how large the patties are. Serve right away (or continue to keep warm in the oven) with dill, scallions or chives and sour cream.

CLASSIC POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Coarsley grate the potatoes and onion into a large bowl, or use a food processor with a coarse grating blade. Leave the mixture to rest for about 15 mins so the liquid releases from the onions and potatoes. Carefully drain off the liquid for about 30 mins until the mixture is dry, then put in a cheese cloth and squeeze out the remaining liquid.
• Add the eggs, flour, 1 tsp sea salt and pepper, and mix well. Pour the oil into the pan so that it is 2-3cm deep. Set over a medium heat for a few minutes until it ripples.
• Carefully spoon in the mixture to the size you want - 2 tbsp for large latkes or 1 tbsp for small. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, and cook on each side until browned for 2 mins. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper, then season with a sprinkling of salt. Serve with the soured cream and smoked salmon, finished with a sprinkling of chives, or just apple sauce - both are traditional.