Un Fried Potato Latkes Recipes

CLASSIC POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Before you begin making the latkes, place your wire cooling rack close to the area where you will be frying the latkes. Place a layer of paper towels below the cooling rack to catch excess oil. Cut the potatoes into large chunks and shred using a hand grater or food processor shredding attachment with large holes (large shreds). I really recommend using the food processor, it saves a ton of time and will help you avoid tears when grating the onion.
• Place grated potato into a bowl and immediately cover with cold water.
• Meanwhile, grate the onion using the grater or food processor attachment with fine holes (small shreds).
• Drain the potato shreds in a colander. Rinse and dry the bowl used to soak the shreds and set aside.
• Place drained potato shreds and grated onion in the center of a clean tea towel or multiple layers of cheesecloth.
• Wrap the shreds up in the cloth, twisting the cloth to secure the bundle, and squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid from the shreds.
• Pour potato and onion into the clean dry bowl. Stir the shreds with a fork to make sure the grated onion is evenly mixed throughout the potato shreds.
• In a skillet, add oil to reach a depth of 1/8 inch. If using schmaltz, add 1/4 cup to the oil. The schmaltz will add more savory flavor to the latkes. Heat slowly over medium to about 365 degrees F. While oil is heating, use the fork to stir the matzo meal, beaten eggs, potato starch, salt and pepper into the potato and onion shreds. Add salt and pepper to taste; I add about 1 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. You can sprinkle on more salt to taste after cooking, if desired. Take care to make sure the egg and seasonings are fully mixed throughout the potato shreds.
• Scoop up 3 tbsp of the potato mixture and shape into a tightly compacted disk.Place the disk carefully into the hot oil. Latkes can break apart at this point, they're very delicate. If you can get them into the hot oil in one piece, chances are they will stick together - frying them is like the "glue" that holds them together. It takes a gentle touch, and it may take you some practice to get the "feel" for it.The oil should sizzle, but not pop when the latke hits it; if the oil jumps wildly or smokes, it is too hot. If it only bubbles weakly, the oil is not hot enough. Use the first latke to test the oil temperature, and don't fry a whole batch until the temperature is right.
• Continue shaping the latkes in this way, using 3 tablespoons of potato mixture for each latke. Fry in batches of 4-5 latkes at a time (no more than that - don't crowd the pan) for 2-3 minutes per side until brown and crispy.
• Remove the latkes from the pan using a metal spatula and place them on the wire cooling rack to drain.I recommend serving latkes fresh within 10 minutes of frying them, if your cooking schedule permits. If you need to make them ahead, fry them 2 hours or less before serving. You can also freeze them if you're not serving them right away.
• To Reheat Latkes: Place them on an ungreased, unlined cookie sheet. To reheat from room temperature, place in a 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes (7 if using a convection oven), until heated through, just prior to serving. From frozen, it can take 15-25 minutes to reheat. Sprinkle with more salt, if desired, and serve latkes with applesauce and/or sour cream (or dairy free sour cream).

POTATO LATKES I

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth and wring, extracting as much moisture as possible.
• In a medium bowl stir the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour and salt together.
• In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, pressing down on them to form 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve hot!

NO-FRY POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Place oven racks on the lowest and middle positions in your oven.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
• Spray each baking sheet lightly with non-stick spray, then brush each baking sheet with 1 teaspoon of oil (This provides a crispy exterior to the latke).
• Peel potatoes or scrub them well if you don't want to peel them.
• Grate potatoes.
• Transfer them to another bowl.
• Use the processor to finely mince onion, garlic and dill.
• Add potatoes, egg, egg whites and remaining 2 teaspoon of oil to the processor.
• Mix using quick on/off turns.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix briefly.
• If overprocessed, potatoes will be too fine.
• Drop mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
• Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon to form latkas.
• Bake uncovered at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, or until bottoms are nicely browned and crispy.
• Turn latkes over.
• Transfer pan from the upper rack to the lower rack and vice versa.
• Bake about 8 to 10 minutes longer, or until brown.
• Best when served immediately.
• Serve with applesauce, low-fat sour cream or yogurt topped with minced lox and chives.
• Latkes freeze well.

OVEN-FRIED POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Set oven racks in center preheat oven to 425°F.
• Peel the potatoes, then coarsely grate them with the onion together in a food processor or by hand using a box grater. Place the potato and onion mixture in a fine sieve and press down firmly with a wad of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir and repeat a few times with fresh paper towels until the liquid is mostly drained. Transfer the potato and onion mixture to a large bowl and mix in the eggs, salt, baking powder, and flour.
• Fill two heavy non-stick rimmed baking sheets with ½ cup oil each. Place the pans in the oven for 10 minutes to heat the oil. Wearing oven mitts, very carefully remove the pans from the oven. Drop the batter by the ¼-cupful onto the baking sheets, spacing the latkes about 1½ inches apart. Using the bottom of the measuring cup or a spoon, press down on the latkes to flatten just slightly. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are crisp and golden. Carefully remove the pans from oven and flip the latkes (tongs are the best tool as a spatula may cause oil to splatter). Place the pans back in the oven and cook until the latkes are crisp and golden brown all over, about 10 minutes more. Remove the pans from the oven and transfer the latkes to a large platter lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with sour cream or apple sauce, if desired.
• *It is very important to use non-stick baking sheets so the latkes don't stick.

POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and just cover with cold water. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, cook for 6 to 7 minutes (less if the potatoes are small) until the potatoes are just barely tender but not soft.
• Drain the potatoes, cover with cold water. Drain again, cover with cold water again and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them sit in a colander until ready to proceed with the recipe (the longer the better).
• Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the potatoes (you can leave the skins on, discarding any pieces that come off in large sheets). Grate the onion on the same holes.
• In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with the eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
• Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Form the potato mixture into patties about ¾ inch thick and 3 inches across and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet (use additional baking sheets if necessary). Chill the patties for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to cook, as long as 24 hours. If chilling for more than 30 minutes, cover with plastic wrap.
• Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the oil is very hot, add several of the patties, being careful not to crowd the pan. Cook until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes, flip and then cook until browned on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined platter and serve immediately. If you're cooking a large amount, place the cookedpatties on a baking sheet and keep them warm in a 250ºF oven.

UN-FRIED POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Brush 2 baking sheets with 1 tsp oil each.
• Loosely grate potatoes and onion in food processor and place in large mixing bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add flour and onion and mix well.
• Mix in eggs and 1 tsp oil.
• Spoon out the batter onto baking sheets and flattern slightly.
• with oven racks in lower and middle positions, bake until brown on the bottom (about 10 minutes).
• Turn and bake another 5 or until brown.
• Garnish liberally with chives and serve with sour cream or non-fat yogurt.
• (Soy versions of these milk-based products will work also).

AIR FRYER GLUTEN FREE POTATO LATKES {WITH STOVETOP OPTION}

Steps:

• The first thing you need to do is shred your potatoes and onions using one of the methods I mentioned above. Shred the potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
• You can use a food processor or hand grater to grate the potatoes.
• Dry the shredded potatoes with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to get the extra moisture out. If you don't do this, your latke mixture will be very wet and it won't bind as well when cooking. Trust me, soggy latkes are the worst so dry your shredded potatoes first!
• Add the potato latke ingredients including the beaten eggs to a bowl. Add the Litehouse parsley and garlic, an egg, gluten free flour blend, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

TARYNNE'S POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Shred potatoes and onions together.
• Squeeze in a towel until dry.
• Add eggs, flour, and season to taste.
• Fry until golden brown.
• Serve with sour cream or apple sauce, if desired.

POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Cut peeled potatoes into chunks and chop in food processor.
• Cut onions into chunks and chop in food processor.
• Mix potatoes and onions together in a colander over a large bowl.
• Allow to drain.
• Pour mixture into a large bowl and add beaten eggs, salt, pepper, baking powder, sugar, and a tablespoon of flour at-a-time until mixture holds together.
• Mix well.
• In a fry pan, melt shortening.
• You'll need about 1/8".
• Spoon heaping tablespoons of the mixture into the oil.
• Flatten each spoonful with the back of the spoon to make thin latkes.
• Fry until the edges turn a dark brown.
• Flip over to fry the other side.
• Drain on a paper towel.
• Serve with apple sauce and/or sour cream.

MASHED POTATO PANCAKES (LATKES)

Steps:

• MAKE POTATO MIXTURE AND PANCAKES: Combine all potato pancake/latke ingredients in a medium bowl or large bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Using your hands, form mixture into about 12 balls about 2-2 1/2 inches (6 cm) in diameter for medium latkes. Place dredging flour on a plate. Roll each ball in flour, move it to a cutting board and press down to form a pancake 1/2 inch (1.27cm) thick. Repeat with all 12 balls.
• FRY POTATO PANCAKES/LATKES: Heat large nonstick skillet or cast iron if you have to medium-high heat, then lower it to Medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons butter and 2 teaspoons oil to the hot skillet. When sizzling, add half the latkes. Don't overcrowd pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, flip over and fry another 3-4 minutes. Drain on plate lined with paper towels. Heat the remaining butter and oil. Repeat with remaining potato pancakes/latkes.
• SERVE: Serve immediately plain or with caramelized onions, a dollop of sour cream or apple sauce.

POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine egg, meal, 1/8t.
• salt and a dash pepper.
• Rinse potatoes; pat dry with paper towels.
• Stir potatoes and onion into egg mixture.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4c.
• cooking oil over med.
• heat.
• For each latke, spoon about 2T.
• batter into the hot oil; spread to make a circle about 2 1/2" in diameter.
• Cook for about 2 1/2 minutes or until golden brown; turn and cook on the other side the same amount of time.
• Add more oil during the cooking as necessary.
• Drain on paper towels and serve with applesauce or sour cream.
• Makes approximately 32 latkes.