Carrot Potato Latkes

Crispy, golden pancakes made with shredded carrots, potatoes, and onions, these latkes offer a delicious twist on the traditional potato version. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

6 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound carrots
  • pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • cup all purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 250°F with rack in upper and lower thirds. Place 1 or 2 cooling racks on top of a large rimmed sheet pan with metal cooling rack(s).

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Peel carrots and coarsely shred in a food processor fitted with medium shredding disk (or coarsely grate into a bowl using large teardrop-shaped holes on a box grater).

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Repeat with potatoes and onion. Add lemon juice and toss to coat.

    8 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer mixture to a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and enclose in towel, then wring out as much liquid as possible.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Wipe bowl clean, then return vegetables to bowl and stir in flour, eggs, and 1 teaspoon salt until just combined.

    3 min

  6. 6.

    Heat oil in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fill a 1/4-cup measure with latke mixture and carefully spoon it into skillet, then flatten lightly to a 3-inch diameter with a heatproof spatula.

    5 min

  7. 7.

    Form 5 more latkes in skillet and fry until undersides are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. (If latkes brown too quickly, reduce heat.) Turn over and fry until golden on other side, about 3 minutes more.

    6 min

  8. 8.

    Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then transfer to a metal rack set on sheet pan in oven to keep warm. Make more latkes in same manner.

    3 min

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