Crispy Potato Fritters Recipe (Potato Latkes) – Easy & Perfect Every Time
Ingredients
- Potato2.2 lb
- Onion1
- Egg2
- Flour2 tbsp
- Salt
- Black pepper½ tsp
- Oil
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with cold water. Peel the potatoes and onion and grate both straight into the water to limit browning.
- Drain well, wrap the grated mixture in a clean towel or cheesecloth and twist tightly to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Mix the squeezed mixture with the beaten eggs, flour (or breadcrumbs), salt and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Heat a generous layer of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the oil, flatten slightly, and fry about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.
Summarized from The Cooking Foodie's video. Watch it for the details.
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