Recipe Roundup

Our 17 Best Latke Recipes

We can't get enough of these potato pancakes. 
Looking for latke recipes How about these Latke Reubens that are part fritter part slaw and wholly delicious.
Photo by Johnny Miller

Wondering how to make latkes? It all starts with a great recipe (and the proper technique—be sure to squeeze all excess liquid from the vegetables before mixing them with other ingredients!) Here, we've rounded up our best latke recipes, including classic potato pancakes, sweet potato variations, and even modern twists (like the zucchini latke!). Latkes are a staple Hanukkah food, but we'd be thrilled to eat these tasty little fritters any day of the year. Read on to discover our absolute favorites.

  • Photo of latkes on a serving platter with bowls of applesauce and sour cream on the side.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    1/15

    Latkes

    This latke recipe proves a point: The starchier the potato, the crispier the pancake. When you rely on a russet, no flour, breadcrumbs, or any other binder (beyond egg) is necessary.

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  • 2/15

    Silver Dollar Latkes

    Sure, this recipe can make standard-size latkes, but the mini versions make for a great starter. Silver dollar latkes are just right for noshing while chatting.

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    3/15

    Potato Latkes

    If you want to make these traditional latkes ahead of time, you can. They can be reheated in a 350°F oven for about 6 minutes.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    4/15

    Classic Potato Pancakes

    This is the classic latke, made with little more than grated russet potatoes and onions, with egg and flour for binding. Season with salt and pepper immediately after frying, then top with applesauce or sour cream. 

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  • Lara Ferroni
    5/15

    Yukon Gold and Jerusalem Artichoke Latkes

    Forget regular applesauce—these latkes are served with a creamy applesauce and mayonnaise hybrid that's kicked up with Dijon mustard, horseradish root, and apple cider vinegar.

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  • 6/15

    Sweet-Potato Latkes

    Sweet potatoes make these latkes slightly sweeter than the more traditional version, and we can't get enough. Chopped scallions add a bit of oniony flavor to the batter; you can add more fresh ones on top, along with sour cream if you like. 

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  • Alex Farnum
    7/15

    Latkes with Lots of Sauces

    These latkes get a flavor boost from onion, garlic, and chives. Of course, they're great with homemade applesauce, but the recipe also includes a delicious lox topping made with cured salmon, sour cream, and more chives. 

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  • Marcus Nilsson
    8/15

    Vegetable Latkes

    This modern rendition of the latke has carrots, leeks, parsnips, and yes, potatoes. Just like all the best latke recipes, this one produces a crispy outer shell and a warm, luscious center.

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  • Roland Bello
    9/15

    Zucchini Latkes

    Add a little color to your Hanukkah celebration with these green and crispy zucchini pancakes. They're light and fresh-tasting, with a bit of dried marjoram for added flavor. 

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  • 10/15

    Sweet Potato and Sage Pancakes

    These wheat-free sweet potato pancakes break with tradition, in that they're baked instead of fried. This recipe calls for homemade sugar-free applesauce, but we think they'd be just as tasty with a drizzle of maple syrup.

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  • Photo by Johnny Miller
    11/15

    Latke Reubens

    This mash-up combines the essential Festival of Lights fritter with a play on classic Jewish deli flavors. The slaw features apple cider vinegar, spicy brown mustard, apple, celery, dill, red onion, and shredded green cabbage.

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  • Photo by John Kernick
    12/15

    Sweet Potato and Kimchi Pancakes

    In Korean kitchens, spicy kimchi (fermented cabbage) is used in all sorts of things, including savory pancakes. Frying tempers its garlicky heat with mellow sweet potatoes.

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  • Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott
    13/15

    Carrot Pancakes With Salted Yogurt

    With a texture somewhere between a latke and a breakfast pancake, these vegetarian fritters are also gluten-free. Serve them with seasoned yogurt and a salad of spicy greens tossed with lemon and oil.

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  • Christina Holmes
    14/15

    Zucchini Fritters

    To get these latkes just right, squeeze out as much liquid from the zucchini as possible before combining it with the other ingredients. For the accompanying sauce, mix together vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

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  • Photo by Tara Donne, Food and Prop Styling by Diana Yen
    15/15

    Our Favorite Latkes

    Fried in a mix of vegetable oil and flavorful schmaltz (rendered chicken fat), these latkes are our favorite for good reason. To cut your cooking time in half, use two skillets to fry simultaneously.

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