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Crispy Potato Pancakes (Latkes): No Miracle Required!

by Beth Lee · Published: Nov 30, 2018 · Modified: Dec 16, 2024

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Crispy potato pancakes, or latkes are such a treat for celebrating Hanukkah. If you're looking for the best latke recipe, you're in the right place! This recipe includes all the step-by-step instructions to get you the crispiest result every time!

A great side dish to serve with latkes is apricot jam chicken!

For ease of browsing, here are all my Hanukkah recipes in one place.

Three crispy potato pancakes on a turquoise plate with three different toppings - apple sauce, cranberry jam, and sour cream.

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Table of contents

  • Is there really a best latke recipe?
  • Why you'll love my recipe
  • Ingredients you'll need
  • How to make this recipe
  • Tips, tricks and FAQs for the best potato latke ever!
  • FAQs about potato latkes
  • What to serve with crispy potato pancakes

Is there really a best latke recipe?

After doing a lot of research, I realize there are as many opinions about the best latke recipe as there are viewpoints about how to make a fluffy matzo ball! Fortunately, you needn’t waste your breath arguing over what method works best. Just sort through the tips and tricks section of this post or jump straight to my recipe at the end of the post. If you can’t decide, there are eight days of Chanukah – try them all.

Why you'll love my recipe

My recipe delivers a classic crispy potato pancake, whether you are a novice or experienced latke maker. I love a variation with sweet potatoes or root vegetables but if I'm only eating latkes once, I personally gotta have a classic crispy potato latke with sour cream and applesauce.

My recipe walks you through all the steps, offering you tips and tricks along the way for everything from shredding the potatoes to frying the potato pancakes.

And I share the big secret that changed my latke life! Why yes you can reheat to crispy and you know what that means - you can make your crispy potato pancakes ahead of time!

Ingredients you'll need

Ending up with a crispy potato latke is more about technique than ingredients. The basic latke will always have potatoes, onions, eggs, some kind of binder and salt and pepper. It's how you manipulate these simple ingredients that matters the most!

Ingredient shot for crispy potato pancakes showing potatoes, onions, matzo meal, eggs, spices and parsley.
  • Potatoes: I usually just use russets because their high starch content is handy and they are usually the cheapest!
  • Onions: Basic yellow onions are what I always use.
  • Eggs: I always use large eggs
  • Matzo meal: Some people use other binders either for preference or for dietary reasons. For me, matzo meal feels classic but if you are out, grab some flour and don't worry!
  • White and black pepper: I like to use both - adds an extra layer of subtle flavor.
  • Kosher salt: Important for the batter and when you take them out of the frying pan.
  • Parsley: Not mandatory but it adds some color and contrast. Dill would also be nice.

How to make this recipe

The two key stages of this recipe are preparing the batter and then frying the latkes.

Preparing the batter

I keep a large bowl of water nearby and after I peel each potato, I place it in the cold water. This prevents browning and gives them an extra rinse. I dry each one off quickly before cutting and grating. No need to add even more liquid to our potato mixture.

Peeled potatoes in a clear bowl in water.

2. Grate the onions and potatoes. I use a food processor. Others grate by hand. I am a realist. Enough said.

Beth Lee grating potatoes in a food processor and wearing a red apron.

3. Have a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a towel ready nearby over a large bowl. As your food processor fills up, you can empty it in this bowl.

Strainer and cheesecloth suspended in a large glass bowl.

4. Squeeze as much of the liquid as possible out of the potato onion mixture.

Potato onion mixture drained over colander and large glass bowl.

5. Before you toss that liquid, save the potato starch accumulated at the bottom of the bowl. Add this starch to your batter mixture. Pro-tip: you might even mix your batter right in this bowl if it's big enough!

Potato starch accumulated in the bottom of the bowl helps create crispy potato pancakes every time.

6. In a separate bowl mix the eggs, baking powder, matzo meal, white and black pepper, salt, and parsley.

Latke batter in red bowl before mixing with potato and onion.

7. Mix the strained potato and onion mixture with the egg mixture in a large bowl. (could be the same bowl the starch was in!)

Shredded potatoes and onions mixed with the egg mixture in a large stainless steel bowl.

Frying the pancakes

8. Prepare two or three paper-towel-lined sheet pans and preheat the oven to 200 degrees to keep cooked latkes warm. Heat one or two frying pans with about ¼ - ½ inch of oil in them. Test a small piece of potato mixture to see if the oil is ready. Alternatively, use an instant read thermometer and look for a temperature of around 350°F.

Testing oil temperature in a cast iron pan before adding latkes.
Testing oil in cast iron pan with a small piece of potato.

9. Drop about a ¼ cup of batter into the hot oil and flatten the batter immediately so it is an even depth and cooks all the way through. Don’t crowd the latkes when you drop the batter in. Turn over when nicely browned on the first side. (as my friend's mom used to say - nearly burnt but not quite!)

Red spatula smashing a potato latke in cast iron pan.
Four latkes ready to flip in a cast iron pan.
Four potato latkes turned over in a frying pan.

10. Every few batches, use a flat strainer or spoon to clear out the random pieces of burnt potato so they don't end up in your latkes!

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Skimming potato pieces from latke oil in cast iron pan.

11. Place the crispy potato pancakes on the paper-towel lined sheet pans. Salt them immediately. If you salt while hot, it adheres and the latkes taste so good, your guests will tell you they are the best latkes ever!

Crispy potato latkes on paper towels and salted after coming out of the frying pan.

Check out my latke recipe web story for a visual guide on how to make the crispiest potato pancakes ever!

Tips, tricks and FAQs for the best potato latke ever!

1. The onion/potato ratio:

Many people suggest that it is the magic of the ratio of potato to onion that makes the perfect latke. Some people use as much as one onion for every two potatoes. I don't subscribe to this 2 to 1 ratio, but if you want to use more onion, just be sure to get the liquid out of the batter for a certain crispy result.

2. Hand grating or food processor?

Many potato pancake experts insist you must hand grate your potatoes on a box grater for the ultimate potato flavor and texture for your pancakes. In this Guardian article by Dave Bry, you can digest all the pros and cons of this heated debate then decide for yourself. In my view, if hand grating means you won't bother to make potato latkes, then pull out the food processor! (I do!)

3. Strain, strain, strain

If you have cheesecloth in the house, it is a great tool for straining your potato onion mixture. No cheesecloth? Don't worry, a kitchen towel or just a very fine mesh strainer will do the trick!

Wring that liquid out but by the time you get to the bottom of the batter, you'll see some liquid again. That's ok, just strain each potato pile as you put it in the pan.

Close up showing potato mixture being wrung out of cheesecloth.

4. Maintain that oil temperature and don't crowd the pan!

Keep checking your oil temperature before putting more latkes in to fry. Adding cold batter immediately reduces the oil temperature in the pan.

The corollary is don't crowd the pan. The oil temperature will fall too much and take too long to return to 350°F. If the oil is too cold, mostly the pancakes will soak up the oil, rather than the oil doing its job of cooking the potato mixture!

Taking temperature of oil in the frying pan for the crispy latkes.

Corollary 2 is don't be shy with how much oil you use. The oil creates a heat bath for the latkes to cook in - not enough and they just soak up the oil without getting crispy or cooking throughout.

5. Use potato starch from the bottom of the bowl

I always use the accumulated potato starch from the bottom of the liquid I squeeze out of the potatoes. Just mix it into your latke batter - it will help crisp up the latkes.

Potato starch at the bottom of the bowl for latkes.

6. Use baking powder to make them lighter

I use some baking powder in my batter to lighten them up just a bit. Will your pancakes fail if you don't use it. No! Fry away. They'll still be great.

7. Salt right after they come out of the fryer

Get a helper and salt your latkes right after you take them out of the pan so the latke and salt become one with each other. Do this please! (You'll thank me.)

Crispy potato pancakes on parchment with salt sprinkled on top.

FAQs about potato latkes

Can I fry my latkes ahead of time and reheat in the oven?

Yes! You can reheat latkes to their crispy state – a true revelation if you are trying to feed a crowd and might actually like to visit with them while they eat your latkes. I have done this in my own home and transporting latkes to someone else's house. It really works. If your latkes start crispy, they will reheat to crispy!

Can I substitute cornstarch for the flour or matzo meal to make these latkes gluten-free?

I have not personally done this, but have seen recipes that do. Not only will this substitution work, but corn starch has the added benefit of aiding in crispiness. Another sure fire way to ensure a crispy potato pancake every time!

Is flour or matzo meal a better choice for my latke batter?

Many different opinions on this. I like to use matzo meal which also makes these latkes Passover ready. But should you panic if you don't have matzo meal and have to use flour? -- NO! Go for it, many latke mavens use flour and serve crispy pancakes year after year.

But if you celebrate Passover and didn't quite finish that can of matzo meal - here's your chance! 🤣

What is the best oil for frying crispy potato pancakes?


My potato latke recipe uses canola or vegetable oil, both of which can handle high heat. But more and more information suggests that olive oil can also withstand the temperature needed to fry these crispy potato pancakes. Another suggestion is peanut oil but I tend to steer clear of this just in case I have guests with peanut allergies.

Why do we eat potato latkes for Hanukkah?

Chanukah celebrates the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days when it was supposed to last only one day. So fried foods honor this miracle. Another fried food that is common to eat in many parts of the world are donuts - sufganiyot, bombolini, bimuelos, sfenj and more!

What to serve with crispy potato pancakes

Toppings for latkes

The traditional toppings are sour cream and applesauce. Making your own applesauce is really easy. Jenni from the blog Pastry Chef Online has recipes from apple butter to apple sauce.

Or try something new! Top your latkes with cranberry sauce. Really. And specifically, try my cranberry orange jam. It is so easy to make, has apple in it, and you can make it for Thanksgiving and just save a jar in the fridge for Hanukkah. (Or make it again!)

Three potato latkes on a turquoise plate with three different toppings - apple sauce, cranberry jam, and sour cream.

Perfect main course pairing with latkes: Brisket!

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The Best Potato Latke Recipe

Beth Lee
Crispy potato pancakes, or latkes are such a treat for celebrating Hanukkah. If you're looking for the best latke recipe, you're in the right place! This recipe includes all the step-by-step instructions to get you the crispiest result every time!
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Jewish Holiday Cooking
Servings 30 pancakes
Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds russet potatoes peeled and grated by hand or in a food processor
  • 2 medium onions grated by hand or in a food processor
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup matzo meal
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped parsley optional
  • oil of choice for frying
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Instructions
 

  • Grate your potatoes and onions.
    Beth Lee grating potatoes in a food processor and wearing a red apron.
  • Have a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a towel ready over a large bowl.
    Strainer and cheesecloth suspended in a large glass bowl.
  • Squeeze as much of the liquid as possible out of the potato onion mixture.
    Close up showing potato mixture being wrung out of cheesecloth.
  • Before you toss that liquid, there should be some potato starch accumulated at the bottom of the liquid. Pour off the liquid reserving that potato starch and add that potato starch to your potato pancake batter.
    Potato starch accumulated in the bottom of the bowl.
  • In a separate bowl mix the eggs, baking powder, matzo meal, white and black pepper, salt, and parsley.
    Latke batter in red bowl before mixing with potato and onion.
  • Put the strained potato and onion mixture back in the large bowl with the reserved potato starch. Add in the egg mixture and combine well.
    Shredded potatoes and onions mixed with the egg mixture in a large stainless steel bowl.
  • Have two or three paper towel lined sheet pans ready and the oven preheated to 200 degrees or so to keep cooked latkes warm. Heat one or two 10- or 12-inch frying pans on the stove top with a ¼ - ½ inch of oil in them. If you are working alone, I’d say use only one. Heat to about medium to medium high – you don’t want the oil to splatter but you want it to “get excited” when you drop in some latke batter. The proper temperature is 350°F - 375°F.
    Testing oil temperature in a cast iron pan before adding latkes.
  • Drop in a small amount and test it out. See if it starts to cook vigorously. And cook it through and taste it for flavor. You can adjust seasoning before cooking all of them.
    Testing oil in cast iron pan with a small piece of potato.
  • Flatten the batter right after you place it in the pan so it is an even depth and cooks all the way through. Don’t crowd them when you drop the batter in. Give them room to spread and room to cook.
    Red spatula smashing a potato latke in cast iron pan.
  • When they are dark brown on one side (nearly burnt as my friend's mom would say), flip them over.
    Four latkes ready to flip in a cast iron pan.
  • Remove them from the oil when the underside takes on the same color and place them on the paper-towel lined sheet pans.
    Four potato latkes turned over in a frying pan.
  • If you have a helper, have them salt them immediately. If you salt while hot, it adheres and the latkes taste so good, your guests will tell you they are the best latkes ever!
    Crispy potato latkes on a paper-towel-lined sheet tray ready to eat.
  • If you are not serving them right away, they will crisp back up in a hot oven (recommend reheating on a baking sheet at 350°F - 375°F). Really they will. Don’t stress out trying to make enough latkes for a crowd while the crowd is there!
    A sheet tray full of latkes.

Notes

  • Serve with sour cream, apple sauce or cranberry jam. Or if you are feeling fancy, serve with crème fraiche and smoked salmon or caviar!
  • Be careful to strain as much liquid as possible out of your grated potatoes and onions.
  • Bring your oil up to temperature between each batch of potato pancakes. Test with a small bit of potato or an instant-read thermometer.
  • Latkes that start crispy, will reheat to be crispy. So don't be afraid of making your crispy potato pancakes ahead of time! Reheat on a baking sheet at 350°F - 375°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 4pancakesCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 4.9mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.8mg
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  1. Sandi

    December 13, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE all of your easy to follow directions. You make this look so much easier than I thought. I also can't wait to try some of the menu suggestions....you knocked this out of the park 🙂

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      December 13, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks Sandi - this is one of those recipes/dishes that is really all technique - once I focussed on that, they seemed so much easier to make!

      Reply
    • Allyson

      April 15, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      The fact that you included a cross section is so incredibly helpful! No one else has done that for me. Now i know i cooked it enough and not too much. Thank you thank you!

      Reply
      • Beth Lee

        April 15, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        Oh you are so welcome. Thanks for letting me know it's helpful. That makes my day! Thanks for reading and commenting.

        Reply
  2. Laura

    December 13, 2019 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    WOW! This post is chock full of great information. I definitely squeeze out the extra liquid from my potatoes, but now I'm going to use matzo instead of flour and try your recipe. We love our latkes extra crispy!

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      December 13, 2019 at 8:39 am

      Oh I know yours will be crispy and delicious Laura! Still thinking about your chicken katsu!!

      Reply
  3. Rita

    December 01, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    I might try a half recipe, since we're a household of two

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      December 02, 2018 at 7:38 am

      That would be perfect Rita! Let me know how it goes 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dini

    November 30, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    My husband loooooves potato latkes, and I'm so glad I came across your recipe and wonderfully informative post. They look so scrumptious, and I think I just might try all the variations here too! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      December 02, 2018 at 7:38 am

      You bet Dini - hope your husband (and you) love them!

      Reply
  5. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    November 30, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    I've decided to give latkes a try! These look so good and I can't wait to make them!

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      December 02, 2018 at 7:39 am

      They are always worth the effort !

      Reply
  6. Douglas Lee

    November 30, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy and crispy!

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      December 01, 2018 at 9:53 am

      Getting excited for a batch tomorrow night!

      Reply
  7. Dana @ Foodie Goes Healthy

    December 12, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    Fun round up and great latke tips Beth! I agree. One tip I will add is that I like to push the batter flat with the spoon so that the finished latke is thin and crispy. My preferred ratio is a lot of crispy on the outside and just a little bit of potato softness on the inside. Happy Hanukkah.

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      December 13, 2017 at 7:30 am

      Thanks Dana! Yes that's a great tip. Are you a matzo meal or flour person in your recipe?

      Sure wish we could share some oily foods together this year 🙂

      Reply
  8. Sheila Skillingstead

    January 02, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    I'm visiting from SITS in response to your comment on my site. These recipes look delicious. I haven't made latkes in a long time. I do an oral story about a bear and latkes. I'm going to pin this. Thanks for the visit.

    Reply
    • Beth

      January 03, 2013 at 7:09 am

      Hi Sheila - I know just the story you are talking about. Used to be my go-to story for every class visit for my kids and without exception - everyone loved it. In fact, my 14 yr old requested it this year still! Hope your SITS day was fantastic -- what a great way to start the year! And thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  9. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    December 12, 2012 at 5:52 am

    I'm glad I saw your post. So many wonderful ideas for potato latkes, which I love.

    Reply
  10. Tanya

    December 10, 2012 at 10:50 am

    My son ate latkes at a friends house and was asking me to find a recipe. Glad you have me several options and ways to make it gluten free or with an Asian flair :). Visiting from SiTS!

    Reply
    • Beth

      December 10, 2012 at 10:55 am

      A hot, crispy potato latke is addictive - so glad he came home wanting more! And thanks for visiting - so happy to have you here to talk about food!

      Reply
  11. Carol Sacks

    December 06, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    It's Latke-palooza! Helpful post. Hope you and yours have a wonderful eight crazy nights:)

    Reply
    • Beth

      December 06, 2012 at 7:44 pm

      Just to stay on theme - I made 8 lbs of brisket this afternoon :-). Merry Merry to you and the family as well!

      Reply
  12. Hannah

    December 06, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Love this round up, Beth! I like hand grating, too, but when you're making a huge batch nothing beats the food processor. We're going to a latke party on Saturday night where everyone brings a different kind. Can't wait to taste the variety! In the end, I always prefer the traditional potato and onion. We always have a night with my brother's recipe, too - includes cream, Swiss cheese and green onions. Rich and tasty! Happy Hanukkah to you!

    Reply
    • Beth

      December 06, 2012 at 4:27 pm

      You too Hannah! Saturday night sounds like fun! We have our big family party Saturday night - I just sliced the 8 lbs of brisket for that and start the rugelach making tonight.

      I plan to try the hand-grating on a small batch - I don't really mind it - almost easier than washing the processor unless it's a big crowd as you said.

      Cheers and enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Betsy Torop

    December 06, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Cheryl said it right: "Also, I don't screw around when it comes to latkes. Please keep your sweet potatoes to yourselves." No Panko. No Zucs, Sweet Potatoes etc. No tampering with perfection!

    Reply
    • Beth

      December 06, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Three cheers for traditional latkes - you can feed me any of the alternatives any other time but for Hannukah, I crave the flavor of potatoes and onions and my SIL's homemade applesauce!

      Reply
    • Cheryl

      December 07, 2012 at 12:00 pm

      It's so nice to have validation! I'm all for creativity in the kitchen (really!), but if I see one more beet latke recipe, I'm going to lose it.

      Thanks for this great round-up, Beth, and for including me above.

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 07, 2012 at 1:42 pm

        You're welcome - I learned so much and feel armed and ready to fry! (and yeah - I saw a recipe yesterday with sweet potatoes and feta - come on!)

        Reply
      • Lynne

        November 26, 2021 at 6:27 am

        Not everyone can eat potatoes so the alternatives are wonderful. My son has Crohn’s disease and cannot eat potatoes so there may be a reason people want alternatives.

        Reply
        • Beth Lee

          November 28, 2021 at 8:30 am

          Yes that is true and thank you for sharing your perspective. What do you use instead of potatoes? Do you have a favorite?

  14. Stu Borken

    December 06, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Today is Thursday. We made latkes at our home on Sunday, last Sunday. I opened all the windows. I took off the glass storm doors and put on screens and opened the doors. I turned off the furnace so it would not circulate the air out of the kitchen through the house. OK. So, today I get up and walk out of the bed room and I still smell latkes in the entire house. it's not a bad smell. In fact our neighbors could smell them frying while they were in their front yard.
    We make the traditional ones. I read about adding shredded carrots just for color. Who needs color? I like golden brown crispy outside and white soft interior. stu b

    Reply
    • Beth

      December 06, 2012 at 4:23 pm

      Ok, well now that you've brought it up, I will admit it - I am secretly glad that I host Thanksgiving and my SIL hosts Hannukah so I don't have to smell the oil in my house for days. But I've decided that I'm going to throw caution to the wind and make some for myself this year anyhow. I know they'll be worth the smell. Why else install such a massive exhaust fan if not for frying latkes right? But which method to choose. And there will be no carrots, zucchini, sweet potato, dill, just potatoes and onions, a bunch of oil, and homemade applesauce. Thx for sharing your story Stu - removing the storm doors still has me chuckling 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sharon Vinick

    December 06, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Panko breadcrumbs. No, I say, no. That is just not right.

    Reply
    • Beth

      December 06, 2012 at 3:38 pm

      LOL - I'm a traditionalist myself and like to stick to flour or matzo meal but I thought it might elicit some conversation so there you have it!

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 06, 2012 at 3:39 pm

        PS - I still laugh when I think of your mom scolding me for turning a latke before it was quite brown enough...

        Reply
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