Best-Ever Potato Latkes

Name: Best-Ever Potato Latkes
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded on a box grater; 1 medium onion, coarsely shredded on a box grater; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions; 1/4 cup matzo meal; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Vegetable oil, for frying; Applesauce, sour cream, smoked salmon and salmon roe, for serving; sour cream; smoked salmon; salmon roe

Instructions

Cook:50min

This potato latkes recipe from New York City's Russ & Daughters yields potato cakes that are crispy and satisfying, and which derive an extra touch of flavor from finely chopped scallions and shredded onion.

Updated at: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:57:43 GMT