Crispy Potato Latkes


I love potato pancakes, but this recipe far exceeds any i've ever tried. I recently saw tyler florence make these on food 911, and i couldn't wait to make them. I hope you enjoy them as my hubby & i do!!

Steps


Using a box grater , coarsely grate the potatoes lengthwise , and grate onions.
Put the grated potatoes and onions together in cheesecloth or a towel and twist it to squeeze out all the excess liquid.
Put the dry potatoes and onions in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to personal preference.
Fold in the egg whites and chives to bind the mixture together.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat with 1 / 4 inch of oil.
For each pancake , take about 2tblsp of the potatoe mixture and drop into the hot oil.
Gently flatten with a spatula so they fry up thin and crispy.
Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side , until golden.
Remove to paper towels to drain , season with salt while the potato pancakes are still hot.
Continue frying rest of mixture , adding more oil as needed , until all of the mixture is used up.
Serve immediately with desired condiment , if desired.
This recipe yields 20 pancakes each in size.

Ingredients


russet potatoes, onions, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, egg whites, chives, vegetable oil, applesauce