Latkes

Two crispy potato pancakes topped with sour cream and chopped chives on a white plate, with bowls of applesauce and more sour cream in the background.

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A simple potato dish with deep flavor and texture.

Prep Time25

Cook Time25

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Jewish

Keyword: Pancake, Potatoes

Servings: latkes

Author: Nicole

Equipment

14-cup food processor

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds Russet potatoes peeled, cut into quarters lengthwise and reserved in cold water
2 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more for frying
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 extra-large egg
1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat the oven to 250℉.
In a 14-cup food processor, grate the potatoes using the grating disc. Transfer the potatoes to a colander set in the sink. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the salt and toss. Let the potatoes drain for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Meanwhile, replace the grating disc with the chopping blade. Add the tablespoon of oil, onion, egg, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
Place the potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze to drain thoroughly. Put the potatoes in the food processor with the other ingredients and pulse for 10 one-second pulses. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process until the mixture is finely chopped, about 10-15 seconds more. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
Have ready a baking sheet lined with paper towels. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat ⅛-inch of the oil over medium-high heat until the surface of the oil shimmers slightly. With a small ladle or soupspoon, carefully ladle about 2 ½ tablespoons of the potato mixture into the oil and spread them thinly with the back of the spoon until they are about 3 ½ inches in diameter. (The oil should bubble gently around the edges of the pancakes.) Cook until the pancakes are a deep golden color, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes over and continue to cook until the second side is a deep golden color, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the pancakes to the paper towel lined sheet to drain and sprinkle with salt, then transfer the pancakes to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you finish the rest. Continue to add oil in between batches as needed to maintain the ⅛-inch level of oil. Garnish with chopped fresh chives and serve with sour cream and applesauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Make ahead:

Once fried and cooled completely, refrigerate the pancakes in an airtight container or freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to freezer-safe bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the pancakes on rimmed baking sheets in a 350℉ oven for 10-15 minutes, or until crisp and heated through.

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