Baked Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• 3 cups peeled and mashed baked potatoes
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground multi-colored peppercorns
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs , whisked
• 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil , or as need for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Place potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, ground peppercorns, flour, and eggs into a bowl. Fold the mixture together with a rubber spatula, breaking up any large potato chunks, until ingredients are evenly mixed.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3. 3

   Form latke dough into 3-inch diameter balls and flatten into 1-inch thick rounds.

4. 4

   Working in batches, place latkes in hot oil and cook until edges are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip latkes using a slotted spoon and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.