Classic Potato Latkes (Crazy Easy)
Description: These classic, super crispy potato latkes have a texture and taste worth writing home about. Serve them as an entree or a side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 lb yukon gold potatoes (shredded)
- 1 small onion (shredded)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup oil (avocado or light olive oil)
Instructions
- Rinse & Shred
- Peel the potatoes and onion. Shred the potato and onion using a food processor or hand grater.
- Squeeze
- Add the shredded potatoes to a cheesecloth or towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Combine
- Add the shredded potato and onion into a bowl, followed by whisked egg, flour, and salt. Toss until evenly combined.
- Preheat & Place
- Preheat a pan over medium-heat with oil. Place a spoonful of the latke batter into the pan and press it with the back of the spoon to flatten it.
- Fry
- Turn the latke over as soon as its golden. Fry on the other side. Repeat until you run out of batter. Serve immediately and enjoy while they are still crispy!