Irresistible Potato Latkes: Mom's Recipe for Crispy Perfection

Name: Irresistible Potato Latkes: Mom's Recipe for Crispy Perfection
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded potato; 6 saltine crackers, or as needed, crushed; 2 large eggs, beaten; 0.25 cup grated onion; 0.5 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

This potato latkes recipe (or potato pancakes) is a Hanukkah essential and a delightful treat year-round. It's my mom's recipe, and truly the best I've ever tasted. They vanish so fast, I always make a double batch! I've tried other recipes, but always come back to this one. Enjoy them with sour cream or applesauce.

Total time30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

3 cups shredded potato
6 saltine crackers, or as needed, crushed
2 large eggs, beaten
0.25 cup grated onion
0.5 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, crackers, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Spoon the potato mixture, pressing against the bowl to remove extra liquid. Gently drop into the hot oil, flattening slightly for even cooking.
Cook in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 371 kcal
Fat Content: 30 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 286 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 93 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g