Potato Fritters Recipe (Potato Latkes)

A plate of golden-brown fritters garnished with chopped herbs is served alongside a clear bowl filled with a white creamy dipping sauce. The fritters appear to be homemade and freshly cooked, with a crisp texture visible on their surface.
3.50 from 76 votes

Learn how to make crispy and delicious potato latkes or potato fritters. Also known as potato pancakes. Great recipe for Sunday morning or brunch and also perfect for Hanukkah!

A plate of golden-brown fritters garnished with chopped herbs is served alongside a clear bowl filled with a white creamy dipping sauce. The fritters appear to be homemade and freshly cooked, with a crisp texture visible on their surface.

Potato Fritters Recipe (Potato Latkes)

3.50 from 76 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
WORK TIME 30 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine European
Servings 5 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kg 2.2lbs potatoes (4-5 medium potatoes)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons flour or breadcrumbs
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. prepare a large bowl with cold water.
    2. Peel the potatoes and onion. Grate the potatoes and onion and transfer to the cold water.
    3. Drain the liquids and then wrap grated potatoes and onion with cheesecloth or kitchen towel, twist cheesecloth into a pouch and squeeze out excess liquids.
    4. Transfer to a large bowl, add salt, pepper, flour and beaten eggs. Mix well.
    5. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. spoon 2-3 tablespoons of potato mixture the hot oil, flatten slightly.
    6. Fry 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
    7. Serve with sour cream.

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7 Comments

  1. Hello. What kind of potato should I use?

    January 3, 2021
  2. lit….u guys are the best when it comes to giving recipes….please keep it up with the amazing work

    June 18, 2021
  3. good tasting food thank you so much for the amazing recipes 🙂

    May 19, 2022
  4. Hi , Why do you need to put the potatoes in cold water ? Thanks

    September 17, 2022
    1. Kaitlyn Herrington says:

      To remove the excess starch

      October 7, 2022
    2. Yukiebabii says:

      So they don’t turn brown meanwhile you contour to shred more & remove starch

      March 3, 2023
  5. So nice easy to copy and seems sweet

    July 19, 2023
3.50 from 76 votes (76 ratings without comment)

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