Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
When it comes to crispy comfort food, this potato pancakes latkes recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. Golden, crunchy, and utterly delicious, they’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Method
2) Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Spoon the potato mixture into the hot oil forming small scotch pancakes. Cook until the underside is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3) Flip the pancakes and cook until the other side is golden and the potatoes are cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Serve hot with sour cream or apple sauce.
Latke love! Get ready to dive into these irresistible homemade latke potato pancakes!
Get your crunch on with this incredible potato pancakes latkes recipe! Latkes are crispy potato pancakes that have their roots in Jewish cuisine, and the word ‘latke’ literally means a fried pancake - simple, humble, and seriously scrumptious.
Our latke potato pancake recipe is made with large floury potatoes, grated onion, eggs, and matzah meal to bind, and then these sensational snacks are fried to perfection in vegetable oil until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. If you can’t find matzah meal, you can use plain flour, or even breadcrumbs if you want a slightly different texture. You can also use cornmeal, oat flour or potato starch in this latkes recipe for a gluten-free option.
These crunchy pancakes may just be the ultimate comfort food, and the best bit is that they’re practical to make at home. Serve your latkes with a dollop of tangy sour cream or sweet apple sauce for the perfect balance of sweet, savoury, crispy and yummy. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, you’ve got friends and family over for brunch, or you’re just craving a crunchy snack on movie night, this potato pancakes latkes recipe is guaranteed to hit the spot.
Our latke potato pancake recipe is a decadently delicious delight, and if you're looking for more tasty treats, try courgette fritters with a red pepper mayo, sweet and savoury beer-battered apple and onion rings, or sweet potato oven chips with an avocado dip. Snack happy!
