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French Fry Pancakes (Potato Latkes)

September 2, 2015 by Wifeeclectic 15 Comments

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A couple months ago I bought my husband a julienne peeler so he could make more zoodles dishes. It’s kind of sad how much we love zoodles… But, being who he is, he got bored with zoodles and wanted to find something else to do with the peeler. Letting his brain juices run wild he got stuck and ended up fixated on potatoes. Kind of boring, right? That’s what I thought too, but the final product ended up amazing. French Fry Pancakes

French Fry Pancakes (Potato Latkes)

He made potato latkes, or potato pancakes. They’re a simple dish, akin to a hashbrown, but so flavorful, crisp and satisfying. My picky six-year-old daughter loved them and called them French Fry Pancakes, which they kind of are.

These potato latkes work well for breakfast or dinner. They’re a fantastic replacement for any potato side like mashed or baked potatoes, and add a nice textural element to a meal. And, yes, they also taste amazing dipped in ketchup.

INGREDIENTS
4-5 medium potatoes
1 egg
3 Tbsp flour
Garlic salt
Onion powder
Paprika
Parsley
Salt
Pepper

PREPARATION

  1. Peel the potatoes, then use a julienne peeler, spiralizer or shredder to shred the potatoes into thin strips. Place all strips into a medium bowl.
  2. Add the egg, flour, spices and parsley (amount of spices and parsley varies according to taste, but not more than 1/2 teaspoon of each). Mix well with your hands.
  3. Heat an electric griddle to 400 degrees and add a little vegetable oil.
  4. Form the potato pancakes by measuring out 1/2 cup of the potato mixture. Place on the electric griddle and press down firmly with the spatula to form a pancake.
  5. Fry on each side for about 6-8 minutes or until the potatoes turn a golden brown and get firm.
  6. Place on a paper towel lined plate to let excess oil drain.

At first glance these may seem dry, but the amazing thing is they’re really not. The potato latkes are crisp on the outside and moist on the inside. They’re a great side that kids will love as much as your inner kid.

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French Fry Pancakes - Potato Latkes

Potato latkes, or potato pancakes are a simple dish, akin to a hashbrown. They are so flavorful, crisp and satisfying.
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Dinner, Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4-5 medium potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • Garlic salt
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Parsley
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes, then use a julienne peeler, spiralizer or shredder to shred the potatoes into thin strips. Place all strips into a medium bowl.
  • Add the egg, flour, spices and parsley (amount of spices and parsley varies according to taste, but not more than 1/2 teaspoon of each). Mix well with your hands.
  • Heat an electric griddle to 400 degrees and add a little vegetable oil.
  • Form the potato pancakes by measuring out 1/2 cup of the potato mixture. Place on the electric griddle and press down firmly with the spatula to form a pancake.
  • Fry on each side for about 6-8 minutes or until the potatoes turn a golden brown and get firm.
  • Place on a paper towel lined plate to let excess oil drain.

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Filed Under: Dinners, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: recipe, Tasty Tuesdays

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Comments

  1. Jaclyn Anne says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:11 am

    I love potatoes and cannot wait to try this recipe. I never made potato latkes before!

    Reply
  2. Julie is Coco and Cocoa says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:03 am

    I've never thought to make my own latkes, but I'm going to try now!

    Reply
  3. Crystal says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:12 am

    You can never go wrong with a potato-based meal! These sound awesome. Like you guys, I want to mix it up with something other than zoodles.

    Reply
  4. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:22 am

    So. Much. Goodness!! These look amazing!

    Reply
  5. Jeanine says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Yum. These look delicious. I've never made these and I don't think I've ever had them before either. I bet my kids would love them!

    Reply
  6. Cathy Mini says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Mmm your latkes look awesome! Pinning to make them later!

    Reply
  7. A Day in Candiland says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    They sound delicious and if you can get your children to eat them all the better.

    Reply
  8. Liz Mays says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    I can see this going over very well at my house. They sound wonderful!

    Reply
  9. Natasha says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    I love trying new recipes. It would be nice to do something different like this with potatoes. Thanks for the great write-up!

    Reply
  10. Nicole Escat says

    September 2, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    You make me hungry right now, I wanna grab it from my screen lol!!! This is delicous and Tasty I'm sure.

    Reply
  11. Hodge Podge Moments says

    September 3, 2015 at 5:05 am

    These look surprisingly good! Thanks for sharing the recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Yona Williams says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    French fry pancakes sounds like a fun meal to make. I personally like dishes that have a bit of crunch to them like that, especially when potatoes are involved.

    Reply
  13. Living a Fit and Full Life says

    September 4, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    This looks yummy! I'd love to try it!

    Reply
  14. Doused In Pink says

    September 9, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    These look delicious! I'm going to try them!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

    Reply
  15. Emily @ The Benson Street says

    September 13, 2015 at 2:54 am

    These look delicious. What a great way to enjoy some potatoes. Thanks for stopping by and linking up at the Monday Funday Party!

    Reply

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