FOOLPROOF POTATO LATKES

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This is my mother's latke recipe which has 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.

Provided by basg101

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Place 1/4 of the potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, flour, and baking powder in the work bowl of a food processor; pulse several times until the vegetables are finely chopped. Add the rest of the potatoes, and pulse again until all the potatoes are finely chopped and the mixture is thoroughly combined.
Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop up about 1/3 cup of the potato mixture per latke, and place into the hot oil. Fry the patty until brown and crisp on the bottom, flip it, and cook the other side until brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the rest of the potato mixture, replenishing the oil as needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1067.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g