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Kay Dee's Recipe for Potato Latkes

Kay Dee's Recipe for Potato Latkes yields golden potato pancakes with lacy, crisp edges and a tender, onion-scented center. Made from simple staples and pan-fried until deeply browned, they’re perfect hot from the skillet for breakfast or as a Hanukkah side with sour cream or applesauce. The balance of salt and savory onion lets the potato flavor shine.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Kay Dee's Recipe for Potato Latkes
  1. 1

    Put the potatoes and the onion in a bowl, then stir in the eggs, salt, and enough flour to make the mixture hold together.

  2. 2

    With wet hands, take about 1/3 cup of the mixture for each patty and shape it into flat round or oval patties.

  3. 3

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then carefully place the patties into the hot oil.

  4. 4

    Fry until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, then flip with a spatula and fry the second side until golden.

  5. 5

    Line a colander or strainer with 2 paper towels, and drain the cooked latkes in the colander.

  6. 6

    Serve hot.