Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Fried Potato Cakes

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 8m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 33m
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

644
Calories
43g
Fat
151mg
Cholesterol
315mg
Sodium
55g
Carbohydrate
11g
Protein
Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Recipe Description

Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes are a dish enjoyed by everyone and most commonly and traditionally made by Jewish people on a holiday named Hanukkah where the custom is to eat greasy, fried foods.

Imagine that, having an obligation to eat fatty foods made from crispy potatoes and onions. The crispier the better and I’m sure every Jewish person will claim theirs are the best, which may be true but ours is top!

To make Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare plate

    Step 1 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Line a plate with kitchen paper towel and set aside.

  2. 2

    Pulse potatoes and onions

    3 min
    Step 2 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato LatkesStep 2 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Place peeled potatoes and onions in a food processor and pulse until smooth.

  3. 3

    Drain

    2 min
    Step 3 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Drain excess liquid well. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare mixture

    1 min
    Step 4 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Add beaten eggs, salt and pepper and mix well to combine.

  5. 5

    Add flour

    2 min
    Step 5 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Add enough flour for mixture to come together.

  6. 6

    Cook latkes

    25 min
    Step 6 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato LatkesStep 6 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato LatkesStep 6 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    In a large saucepan, add and heat 1-inch oil and carefully drop ¼ cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Flatten slightly to form a pancake shape and fry for a few minutes until golden brown and cooked through the center. Transfer to the prepared plate to drain excess oil. Work in batches using remaining mixture.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes

    Serve immediately with sour cream or applesauce and honey!

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Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Noah
March 20, 2025
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So easy, delicious!

Samuel Green
October 30, 2024
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These latkes were simply great! Made them for Hanukkah, and my wife loved them. Crispy perfection.

Gaby
March 30, 2024
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Yummy! My fam went wild over these latkes! Made them for Hanukkah, and they were crispy perfection. Can’t stop munchin’!

Diana
January 13, 2024
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Superb! I made these latkes for my friends last Hanukkah, and everyone loved them! The crunch was perfect, and they reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. I'll definitely make them again.

Mimi99
November 10, 2023
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So tasty bro! Made these latkes for Hanukkah with my fam, and they totally loved em. Crispy and golden just how we like it! Can't wait to make em again!

Irene Goldstein
October 22, 2023
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Excellence! Made these latkes for my family's Hanukkah. Everyone raved about them, they were crispy and delicious!

Yara
October 11, 2023
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Delicious! I made these latkes for my friends during Hanukkah and they loved them. The crispy texture brought back memories of my grandmother's kitchen. It's really easy to make and perfect for sharing. Definitely a new favorite for my holiday gatherings.

Ava99
October 11, 2023
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Crispy, delicious latkes!

Linda Schwartz
September 11, 2023
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These latkes reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen during Hanukkah. Crispy & so delicious.

Dave
January 31, 2023
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These latkes are super awesome! I made them for my kids during Hanukkah, and they loved how crispy they were. The mix of potatoes and onions is just perfect. It's a little messy to fry them, but totally worth it. Our new holiday tradition is set

Rachel Green
April 13, 2022
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Delicious! Made these latkes for Hanukkah, and my family loved them. Crispy and full of flavor!

Wendy Jacobs
April 7, 2021
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Best latkes for our family Hanukkah dinner

Ethan
December 28, 2020
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These latkes were exceptional! My family loved them during Hanukkah. I had so much fun making them with my kids. A new tradition started at home.

Ulysses Goldstein
September 5, 2020
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I made these Traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes for my family this year. Everyone loved them, especially my kids. They said it was the best thing we ever had for Hanukkah. The crispy texture and flavor took me straight to my grandma’s kitchen. I’m so thankful for this recipe and can’t wait to make them again.

Quinn
April 29, 2020
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Delicious! Made these latkes with my kids for Hanukkah and they loved helping. Crispy and flavorful, atrue family favorite!

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