Mom's Potato Latkes

Mom’s potato latkes recipe makes potato pancakes that are crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside; a must for Hanukkah, but delicious any time.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 371 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 cups shredded potato
• 6 saltine crackers, or as needed, crushed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil, or as needed
• 0.25 cup grated onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine potatoes, crackers, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Scoop potato mixture with a spoon, press it against the side of the bowl to remove excess liquid; carefully drop into oil, flattening top slightly with the back of a spoon to make an even thickness.

Step 4

Cook in batches until brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.