Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

latkes for Hanukkah

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

131
Calories
1.7g
Fat
25.1g
Carbohydrates
4.5g
Protein
55mg
Cholesterol
812mg
Sodium
Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

Recipe Description

Hands up if you love latkes?! These Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes are one of my easy Hanukkah appetizer recipes that I am delighted to share with you today. These crispy fried pancakes are made using a bag of shredded potatoes that are used to make hash browns which makes them even simpler and quicker than the usual latkes. Use my simple trick to check if your oil is at the correct temperature before cooking – add a piece of bread to the pan. It should turn golden brown by the time you count to 10. Adjust heat, as necessary.

To make these, start by mixing grated carrot and onion with a bag of shredded potatoes in a large bowl. Add eggs, salt, and baking powder. Sprinkle in flour and mix using a wooden spoon. Fry the latkes in batches until crisp and golden on both sides. Heat applesauce and the cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat and warm for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain latkes before serving with warm applesauce and sour cream.

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Ingredients for Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    3 min
    Step 1 - Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

    Heat ½ an inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Place potatoes in a bowl

    1 min
    Step 2 - Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

    Place 1 bag of shredded potatoes in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Grate carrot and onion

    2 min
    Step 3 - Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

    Grate 1 large carrot and 1 medium onion into the bowl with the potatoes.

  4. 4

    Add eggs, salt, baking powder and flour

    2 min
    Step 4 - Quick Potato and Carrot LatkesStep 4 - Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

    Add 2 beaten eggs to the bowl along with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of matzo meal, cracker meal or all-purpose flour. Combine everything in the bowl with a wooden spoon.

  5. 5

    Place latkes in skillet with oil

    1 min
    Step 5 - Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

    Drop large spoonfuls of the latke mixture into the hot oil and press down gently with spatula to flatten.

  6. 6

    Fry latkes

    15 min
    Step 6 - Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

    Cook the latkes in batches for about 3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Repeat until you have used all the mixture. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Heat applesauce

    3 min
    Step 7 - Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

    Heat the applesauce and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 8 - Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes

    Serve as an appetizer with the warmed applesauce and sour cream on the side.

This Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes make a delicious appetizer for Hanukkah. Try them out this year and don’t forget to come back to leave a comment below.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Lila
April 16, 2025
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Absolutely love latkes!

Emma Smith
March 25, 2025
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These latkes are amazing. I made them for our first Hanukkah together, and my husband loved them. Quick and delicious, will definitely make again.

Bradley Anderson
March 22, 2025
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Delicious latkes! The flavor of these potato and carrot latkes brought back memories of my grandmother’s kitchen during Hanukkah. So easy to make! I’ll be cooking these for years to come.

Xena
March 19, 2025
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I made these Quick Potato and Carrot Latkes for our Hanukkah dinner and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them, especially with the warm applesauce. Such a simple recipe that brought back lovely memories of cooking with my grandmother. Thank you for sharing!

Megan
January 29, 2025
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Delicious and easy!

Linda
October 15, 2024
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Superb latkes made!

Wendy Thompson
March 23, 2024
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Exceptional latkes, so simple and delicious! Made them for friends and they loved it.

Gina
October 26, 2023
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OMG, these latkes are a game changer! I made 'em for my friends at a Hanukkah party and they were a hit. Super easy with smashed potatoes and carrots. My new go-to appetizer for sure. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.

Hélène
October 15, 2023
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Super!

Wendy Smith
October 7, 2023
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Deliciously crispy joy!

Sasha97
October 1, 2023
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These latkes are bomb! So easy, loved making 'em for friends.

Paolo Moretti
December 17, 2022
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Man, these latkes are a game changer! Made 'em for my friends during Hanukkah and they were a hit. So easy to whip up, and frying them is like a test of patience. The warm applesauce? Chef's kiss!

Nina
August 7, 2022
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Loved these latkes! Made 'em for Hanukkah with mates and they were a big hit, so easy and delish.

Lisa Baker
May 12, 2022
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These latkes were so easy and tasted amazing! Made them again!

Zoe Mendez
December 22, 2021
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Fantastic! Made these latkes for my family, they were a big hit during Hanukkah.

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