The Best Latkes (Jewish Potato Pancakes)

There are more ways to make latkes (Jewish potato pancakes) than there are ways to spell "Hanukkah." They basically take hash browns to the next level.

I'm about to show you the best, quickest and tastiest way to enjoy these crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside treats. But it definitely doesn't need to be a Jewish holiday to enjoy these nor do you need to be Jewish to appreciate them - food knows no religion!

I had the good fortune of bringing my latke game to Food Network's Ultimate Hanukkah Challenge where the "challenge" was using something other than potatoes as the main ingredient (I used carrots instead) and it was praised by the judges. So if I can master something as crazy as that, just imagine how good these are the traditional way with potatoes!

The whole tradition of latkes in a nutshell stems from the Maccabees (Jewish rebel warriors - Chai-ya!) who found enough oil to burn candles only for one night but ended up burning for eight - hence the miracle of Hanukkah and the symbolism of frying these delightful potatoes up in oil!

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[brilliantatbreakfast]

I love how Jeffrey isn't afraid to go with The Full Jewy Jew. We're funny, warm, awesome people (if a tad neurotic and anxious) and Jeffrey is among the most awesome of us. I'll bet a lot of you are ready to convert now, just so you too can be awesome.

[sharonc]

My girlfriend who is Jewish comes over to celebrate Christmas with us for 30 years now. She bought the Latkes from a Jewish market and brought them last year! I fell in love! Sadly she won’t come this year because of “you know what”. Thanks for the recipe!

[lizmiller]

Love the Jewish tradition, and love the food - the Latkes. Thank you for everything you do... you’re very appreciated. Happy Hanukkah to you and yours! ⚡️💙⚡️

[bcfrang]

When I make them, I use the food processor with the grate blade.

[FreelancerJess-ifms]

I could have latkes every day. Like some other foods. Happy holidays! ❤

[sissy]

These are making my mouth water. These came out perfect.

[alxxxx]

Happy Hanukkah to all, I miss my mother and my sisters cooking this time of the year.

[ilonacampbell-mihai]

First of all your cookbook is so good I even bought one for my daughter! Second you cheesecakes are to die for! Just paint them on your thighs because they are so rich they will stay there forever! Third I was drooling through the entire presentation of the latkes! Since I wanted to eat your food always I keep buying the books and looking up more recipes! You are such a wonderful cook! Thank you thank you thank you!

[mrgraff]

In New Mexico we add green chile to the mix. "Enchi-latkes"

[sitarnut]

Dude, love your natural exuberance - humor, and the Jewish history bite. I'm making those Latkes soon..if I can stop drooling...

[ianrimerman]

Yes please. I will definitely be making these. Thank you for sharing

[Princetheone.]

The way you ate it, converted me instantly 🤣

[rickbanner]

Looks delicious. I’d like to try making these. Thanks for the great recipe!

[jessyanne]

Yummmmy!! I love the extra five minutes at the end of just munching on the yummy food haha

[chocokat]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while now! So tasty! I recently purchased an Instantpot recipe cookbook at Costco. I just realized, It’s YOUR cook book! Congratulations, can’t wait to try all the recipes, thank you!

[cito]

Not one member of my family ever waited to get the oil hot enough...Our latkes spilled more oil than the Exxon Valdez.

[FiercedeityBrad]

I love lakes with applesauce and sour cream.

[sandramyers]

got your c book love all your videos ty so much ❤😀florida here.

[philrose]

I love this recipe thanks for the demo. Happy Hanneka

[carolwarren-avonind.repsal]

Jeffrey! You did it once again! There are now our new Christmas Eve Latke recipe! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!