Mom's Potato Latkes Recipe

This recipe for mom's classic potato latkes will transport you back to your childhood. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these latkes are the perfect comfort food. Serve them with sour cream and applesauce for a deliciously nostalgic meal.

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
2. Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Heat a thin layer of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten them with a spatula.
6. Fry the latkes for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
7. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Serve the latkes hot with sour cream and applesauce.

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