Whether you’ve been enjoying them since you were a kid or just heard of these potato pancakes, latkes are the versatile, crispy, carby dish that deserves a spot on your holiday table! Smash them in a waffle maker, mix in some spices, or don’t use potatoes at all—we rounded up some of our favorite recipes for you to enjoy all through Hanukkah and beyond.
Latke Waffles
Waffle irons aren’t just for breakfast anymore! We love this clever use from Brit + Co.—no-fry latkes! This clever technique makes cooking latkes fast and easy and it gives you more crispy nooks and crannies.
Supercrispy Potato Latkes
If your favorite part of latkes is the crunchy bits, this recipe from Food & Wine is for you! The trick to making them extra crispy is using a spiralizer to shred the potatoes. Not only does it drastically reduce your prep time as opposed to the traditional box grater, but it gives your latkes long threads of potato that sizzle around the edges.
Sweet Potato Latkes with Brown Sugar Syrup and Candied Pecans
This sweet spin on latkes from Tori Avey is the perfect dish to bring as dessert! Sweet potatoes are the base of this holiday favorite that’s finished with a drizzle of brown sugar syrup and candied pecans that really bring out the cinnamon and curry powder in the pancakes.
Cilantro-Jalapeño Latkes
Are you always looking for ways to dial up the heat in your food? Then give your latkes a Tex-Mex kick with this recipe from Leite’s Culinaria. The classic potato mixture is livened up with lime, jalapeño, cilantro, and cumin, plus a homemade chipotle sour cream for dipping!
Vegetable Latkes
This root veggie version from Real Simple takes all of the elements of classic latkes but swaps in carrots, parsnips, and beets for the potatoes! This unexpected twist gives them a natural sweetness that pairs nicely with the traditional applesauce and sour cream toppings.
Find Our Essential Latke Tools Here!
Spiralizer 7-Blade Vegetable Slicer ($18)
Dash Red Mini Nonstick Waffle Maker ($13)
OXO Good Grips® Mini Grate and Slice Set ($23)
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