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Forget the mess with the oil and use this recipe for How to Make Baked Potato Pancakes or Latkas- that are really tasty as well.

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This seems to be the time of the year when folks want to know, How to Make Baked Potato Pancakes.
Whether you call them "Latka" or just pancakes, this is what the folks who celebrate Hanukkah like to eat this time of the year.

How to Make Baked Potato Pancakes

This recipe is known in some circles as a 'Latka" also.
Serve this delicious treat with a side of apple sauce- such as this one with no added sugar in it.

The Latka is not your 'typical' potato pancake.
The Latka is the typical fried potato pancake that is synonymous with Hanukkah.
From what I have heard, there are a few theories about how the Latka actually came into the whole Hanukkah celebration. All of these theories do agree on one thing. That would be that the Latka was not part of the plight of the Maccabees who were actually the people who are behind the holiday itself.

Frying your potato pancake in oil is symbolic with the oil that is part of the Hanukkah story.

Typically, the potato that is used is a russet or similar white potato. This recipe is for a baked potato pancake thus, we will not be frying our latkas. This is a good thing as often the result of frying latkas can be a lingering smell that is hard to get rid of.

This is a basic recipe for latkas that does not contain all of the oil.
These days, I am not a huge fan of anything that is fried. It is probably has something to do with my age and everything that comes with becoming chronologically gifted. However, I have embraced the taste of potatoes without the oil.

You may be asking what you can use instead of an egg as a binder in this recipe.

I always like to give alternatives and if you are a vegan diet follower or are allergic to eggs, here is a great alternative for holding those pancakes together. Really you can use about any vegan flour instead of the egg.

To make this gluten free and vegan, you can use gluten free flour instead of the egg.
I should mention that you will need add a bit of dairy, such as vegan milk to balance the dry ingredients out. Start with adding a few teaspoons of the flour and stir it in, then add a teaspoon of the dairy product and stir until you get a consistency that will allow you to make your pancake.
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Here are some tips for How to Make Baked Potato Pancakes.

I already mentioned that you can make this recipe gluten free and vegan. This is done by substituting a binder such as a gluten free flour for the egg. I also mentioned that you can serve these potato pancakes with a side of sugar free apple sauce.

Here are some more air frying your potato pancake tips.

  1. Substitute mashed potatoes for your grated potatoes. This is especially nice to do when you have leftover mashed potatoes from another meal.
  2. Use a food processor to grate your potatoes if using a grater is not your thing.
  3. Make these low carb latkas by using cauliflower rice instead of potatoes!

Draining your potatoes after they are shredded is a good way to keep the moisture down, especially when you are going to air fry your potatoes.

I like to place a paper towel or two on the bottom of a bowl and then set the grated potatoes on top to drain. Cheesecloth or even a large coffee filter should work too.

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As mentioned, anyone wanting to not add eggs as a binder an use about any vegan flour instead of the egg. Also, To make this gluten free and vegan, you can use gluten free flour instead of the egg.

I also mentioned that you can make this recipe gluten free and vegan.
This is done by substituting a binder such as a gluten free flour for the egg. I also mentioned that you can serve these potato pancakes with a side of sugar free apple sauce.

What you will need to make this and How to Make Baked Potato Pancakes.

Make these low carb latkas by using cauliflower rice instead of potatoes!

  • Potatoes- 3 grated and allowed to drain (squeeze out the water and allow to sit on a clean dish towel for about 20 minutes). Alternatively, you can use three cups of mashed potatoes. Use baking potatoes for this.
  • Onion- one large chopped. That's a bit over a cup of chopped onions.
  • Garlic- 3 teaspoons minced. That is two average sized cloves minced.
  • All Purpose Flour- ⅓ cup. Here are your alternative flour choices. Matzoh Meal,
    Gluten Free Flour and (or if you want to combine two) whole wheat flour. *Please check the packaging to see if a) the flour alternative measures 1:1 with all purpose flour and b) if any additional binders, such as an egg, are needed.
  • Baking Powder-1 teaspoon.
  • Eggs- 2 whisked.
  • Salt- 1 teaspoon or as desired.

How to Make Baked Potato Pancakes.

  • Preheat your oven to 400. Line a baking pan with Parchment Paper or Aluminum foil and spray with nonstick as we are not using oil.
  • Mix together the potatoes, onions, and garlic in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Next, in a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, eggs and salt. .
  • Now add the contents of the first bowl to the second bowl and mix together. You can do this using your hands if needed.
  • To make the pancakes, use about 2-3 tablespoon size balls of batter. Flatten this to about ¼-1/2" in thickness between your hands and then place it onto the prepped pan. Repeat until your pancakes are formed.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, flip over, and then bake for 10-15 minutes or until browned.
  • Serve with applesauce and/or sour cream to make this even more authentic!

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How to Make Baked Potato Pancakes

Forget the mess with the oil and use this recipe for How to Make Baked Potato Pancakes or Latkas- that are really tasty as well.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, side

Cuisine: American, Jewish

Search Result: baked, Latka, Potatoes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 Potatoes - grated and then drained- squeeze out the water and allow to sit on a clean dish town for about 20 minutes. You do not want all of that water in your latkas.
  • 1 Onion -chopped
  • 3 tsp Garlic -minced
  • cup Flour See post for alternatives
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 Eggs Whisked
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400. Line a baking pan with Parchment Paper or Aluminum foil and spray with nonstick as we are not using oil.

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  • Mix together the potatoes, onions, and garlic in a medium mixing bowl. Next, in a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, eggs and salt. .

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  • Now add the contents of the first bowl to the second bowl and mix together. You can do this using your hands if needed. To make the pancakes, use about 2-3 tablespoon size balls of batter. Flatten this to about ¼-1/2″ in thickness between your hands and then place it onto the prepped pan. Repeat until your pancakes are formed.

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  • Bake for 15 minutes, flip over, and then bake for 10-15 minutes or until browned. Serve with applesauce and/or sour cream to make this even more authentic!

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Recipe Notes

As mentioned, anyone wanting to not add eggs as a binder an use about any vegan flour instead of the egg. Also, To make this gluten free and vegan, you can use gluten free flour instead of the egg.

I also mentioned that you can make this recipe gluten free and vegan.
This is done by substituting a binder such as a gluten free flour for the egg. I also mentioned that you can serve these potato pancakes with a side of sugar free apple sauce.

*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.

- see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

-see post for alternatives

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Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg

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FAQs

What are potato pancakes made of? ›

More like hash browns than the style of pancake made using leftover mashed potatoes, the primary ingredient here is uncooked shredded potato that's combined with onion, egg, and flour. The potato mixture is then formed into patties and fried until each round is crisp and golden brown.

What is the difference between potato latkes and potato pancakes? ›

Potato pancakes have a creamy, almost mashed-potato-like center, with a thin, golden, crisp exterior. Latkes, on the other hand, should have a deeply browned crust, with wispy, lacy edges. Latkes also aren't hash browns.

What is the best oil for potato pancakes? ›

Vegetable oil or canola oil is usually best, because of its high smoking point. Latkes were traditionally made with schmaltz, or chicken fat, so if you have access to it, you should certainly add it in, because it does contribute to the flavor.

Why do my potato pancakes fall apart? ›

If the potato pancakes are falling apart while you're shaping them before you start cooking, they are either either too wet or they need more flour to hold them together. You can also mix the flour a little more the mix to develop gluten and then let it rest before cooking.

What is good to eat with potato pancakes? ›

The best side dishes to serve with potato pancakes are applesauce, sour cream, smoked salmon, Greek yogurt, ricotta, smoked cream cheese, shakshuka, stuffed mushrooms, sautéed spinach, caramelized onions, beet salad, grilled vegetables, and mushroom sauce.

What country are potato pancakes from? ›

Although many Americans associate potato pancakes with Hanukkah, they have more broad origins. They originated in the eastern European countries of Germany Austria, Russia and Poland as a peasant food. Potatoes were cheap, plentiful and easy to store, making them a staple and necessitating inventive potato recipes.

What type of potato is best for latkes? ›

Russet potatoes: Russet potatoes, or baking potatoes, are high in starch and have a dry, mealy texture. This type of potato is best for latkes because the dryness of the potato is partially responsible for that desirable, crispy texture. Yellow onion: Yellow onion adds a savory flavor to the latkes.

Are potato pancakes high in carbs? ›

Homemade Potato Pancakes Or Latkes (1 small 2-3/4 in. diam., 5/8 in. thick.) contains 6.1g total carbs, 5.4g net carbs, 3.2g fat, 1.3g protein, and 59 calories.

How do you keep potato pancake batter from turning brown? ›

What can I do to keep the potato batter from turning brown? A: When shredding the potatoes be sure to add some acidity (such as a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or concentrated lemon juice to the water. This is one dish where doing the prep work the night before can ruin the meal.

Why won t my potato pancakes stay together? ›

If they are falling apart because they are too 'squishy' or 'wet' it might not have enough flour. Troubleshoot this by adding more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until you get a better consistency, the mixture should be somewhat wet and will have a slight stickiness but you also don't want it falling apart.

Why do Jews eat potato pancakes? ›

During the Jewish holiday, eating crispy, fried, slightly oniony potato pancakes represents perseverance, and a little bit of magic. But miraculously it lasted eight days. Centuries after the fact, Jews were told to celebrate by eating foods cooked in oil.

What culture eats potato pancakes? ›

It is the national dish of Belarus, Ukraine and Slovakia. In Germany, potato pancakes are eaten either salty (as a side dish) or sweet with apple sauce, or blueberries, sugar and cinnamon; they are a very common menu item during outdoor markets and festivals in colder seasons.

Why are my potato pancakes GREY? ›

It depends on whether your potatoes are turning gray before you cook them or after. When you grate raw potatoes, you release starch that can cause them to oxidize, or turn dark. The best way to keep that from happening is to cover the potatoes with cold water, then drain them very well and pat them dry before cooking.

How are potato pancakes different from hash browns? ›

Are Hash Browns and Potato Pancakes the Same Thing? Potato pancakes are more complex than hash browns. Hash browns are pan-fried shredded potatoes, whereas potato pancakes are mixed with a binder, seasoned typically with onion or garlic, and formed into patties before cooking.

How healthy are potato pancakes? ›

Potato pancakes contains 59 calories per 22 g serving. This serving contains 3.2 g of fat, 1.3 g of protein and 6.1 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 0.4 g sugar and 0.7 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Potato pancakes contains 0.5 g of saturated fat and 21 mg of cholesterol per serving.

What were the original latkes made of? ›

Of course we associate potato latkes with Hanukkah, but in reality latkes descends from Italian pancakes that were made with ricotta cheese. The first connection between Hanukkah and pancakes was made by a rabbi in Italy named Rabbi Kalonymus ben Kalonymus (c. 1286-1328).

What are the ingredients in Ikea potato pancakes? ›

Ingredients. Potatoes, Onion, Food Starch Modified, Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil), Dextrose, Salt.

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