Crispy Homemade Potato Latkes

This crispy potato latke recipe is pure comfort food. Potato latkes are made from grated potatoes mixed with flour, eggs, and seasonings. Latkes are lightly pan-fried.

Potato latkes are also known as potato pancakes or potato fritters. Serve potato latkes with a dollop of sour cream, or go traditional with some applesauce.

INGREDIENTS

- russet potatoes - onions - parsley - eggs - all purpose flour Full Recipe

Grate potatoes and onions (food processor's have an awesome attachment for this).

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Place grated potatoes in a kitchen towel or cheesecloth to try to get the maximum amount of liquid out. You can also use a salad spinner or colander to help get liquid out.

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Place grated potatoes in a large bowl and mix in onions, ¾ of the parsley, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.

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Make the latkes into medium-round disks (~ 3.5 ounces each, or ¾ cup) and place on a plate or sheet pan.

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The potatoes are going to lose more liquid. You want to squeeze as much liquid out of them as possible before putting them in the frying pan.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

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