# Classic Potato Latkes

This recipe guides you through making classic potato latkes, fried until golden and served with a sprinkle of salt.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 onion
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 0.25 cup matzo meal or flour
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper
- 1 large egg
- oil

## Instructions

1. Shred one onion into a bowl lined with a towel.
2. Peel and shred 1 pound of russet potatoes (about 3 small potatoes).
3. Squeeze all the liquid out of the potatoes.
4. Add 1/4 cup of matzo meal or flour, a teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and one large egg to the potato mixture.
5. Heat oil in a pan until it bubbles, indicating it's ready for frying.
6. Gently place the latkes into the oil using a cookie scoop or the back of a wooden spoon.
7. Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
8. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt when they come out of the oil.

## Equipment

- food processor
- towel
- wooden spoon
- cookie scoop
- pan

## Tips

- Use a neutral oil like vegetable, canola, or avocado for frying.
- Do not overcrowd your pan when frying.
- Sprinkle latkes with salt immediately after removing them from the oil.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTk7w1A9u/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4d5fd589-a540-4a40-804f-263421ee8f19
- Extracted: 2026-05-08

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