Crispy Latkes

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and grate the potatoes and dice the onion.
2. 2
   Place the grated potatoes and diced onions on a paper towel or a dry cloth. Roll the towel up around the potatoes and onion to remove any excess moisture. This step will help keep the latkes crispy while you fry them.
3. 3
   Put the potato and onion mixture in a bowl and add the flour, egg, and a little bit of salt. Mix together.
4. 4
   Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5
   Place spoonfuls (about two tablespoons) of the batter into the hot oil and push them down to form flat pancakes.
6. 6
   Fry for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
7. 7
   Place the latkes onto a rack so the extra oil can drip off and sprinkle them with salt. If you need to keep the latkes warm, place them in a warm oven while you finish making the rest of the batch.
8. 8
   Serve with sides of sour cream and apple sauce.