Description
Golden and crispy mashed potato latkes with a soft center, perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes and serving as a savory snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp grated onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sour cream or applesauce, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl and loosen slightly with a fork.
- 2. Add the egg, flour, grated onion, salt, and black pepper.
- 3. Mix until fully combined and the mixture holds together.
- 4. Heat a generous layer of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture and gently flatten into a patty.
- 6. Carefully place into the hot oil and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy.
- 7. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- 9. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- Cold mashed potatoes work best as they hold their shape better.
- If the mixture feels too loose, add an extra tablespoon of flour.
- Keep cooked latkes warm in a low oven while frying the rest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 latkes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: mashed potato latkes, crispy latkes, leftover mashed potatoes