Quick & Easy Chive Potato Latkes
Pan-fried potato pancakes with a crispy exterior and tender interior! This quick and easy chive potato latke is ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients. A great appetizer, side dish, snack, meal or breakfast idea for the family to enjoy!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lb russet potatoes (peeled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh chives (finely chopped )
- 1 small onion (red, yellow or white onion will work)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil for frying)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Using a box shredder or food processor, shred peeled potatoes and peeled onion using the larger setting.
- 2
Transfer the shredded potatoes and onions into a large clean tea towel or cheese cloth and tightly twist the cloth to wring out as much liquids in the potatoes and onions as possible. Alternatively, you can also use clean hands to squeeze out as much liquid over a colander.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, add in the shredded potatoes, onions, chopped chives, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan on medium heat. To make each pancake, add 3 tbsps of pancake mixture into pan and flatten it out with spatula. Repeat this until there is no more potato mixture left.
- 5
Fry the potato pancakes on each side until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes in total. Drain the latkes on a paper towel lined plate or wire rack to remove excess oil. Serve with sour cream and enjoy!