Simple Crispy Potato Latkes
Simple Crispy Potato Latkes fry up with golden, lacy edges and a soft, tender middle, balancing savory potato and sweet onion in every bite. They shine at breakfast or brunch with applesauce or sour cream, and also make a great side for dinner when you want something crisp and comforting.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Crispy Potato Latkes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper; stir until well mixed.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Working in batches, drop large spoonfuls of the potato batter into the hot skillet.
- 5
Lightly flatten the batter with a spatula and cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
- 6
Keep the finished pancakes warm while you cook the remaining batches.
- 7
Serve hot.
- Calories 319.8 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 7.92 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 50.38 g 18%
- Total Fat 10.62 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.09 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.59 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1010.13 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 4.54 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 169.49 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.29 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 1038.38 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 22.38 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Crispy Potato Latkes is made with 6 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Diced Potatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 319.8 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Crispy Potato Latkes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Diced Potatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Crispy Potato Latkes?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 319.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Crispy Potato Latkes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Simple Crispy Potato Latkes healthy?
- Simple Crispy Potato Latkes has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 319.8 calories and 7.92 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1010.13 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.09 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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