Best Crispy Latkes
A potato is a powerful thing in Joshua Weissman's hands.
Joshua Weissman•
Aug 19, 2025
Ingredients (8)
Directions
Peel potatoes (1 ½ lb), grate and toss into a bowl along with a peeled and grated onion (½).
Add kosher salt (½ Tbsp) and toss to coat.
Squeeze potatoes (1 ½ lb) to remove liquid and place on a towel. Fold the towel over potatoes tightly and squeeze the remaining liquid into the sink.
Add potatoes (1 ½ lb) to a large bowl with eggs (1 large) and add panko breadcrumbs (⅛ cup), tossing until combined.
To shape, grab 0.333 cup gently forming and pressing into a puck, 0.75 inch thick and 4.5 inches wide. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
In a deep heavy bottom pan, add chicken fat (1 ½ Tbsp) and oil (1 Tbsp).
Once the oil is shimmering and ripping hot, add latkes one at a time (don’t let latkes touch).
Fry for 2-4 minutes. Flip and repeat.
Place on a wire rack to drain. Season with salt (½ Tbsp) immediately.
