Channukah Latkes Archives - The Mama Maven Blog https://www.themamamaven.com/food/cooking/holiday-cooking/channukah-latkes/ NYC Mom Lifestyle and Easy Recipe Blog Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:55:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themamamaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-justTMMOwl-32x32.jpg Channukah Latkes Archives - The Mama Maven Blog https://www.themamamaven.com/food/cooking/holiday-cooking/channukah-latkes/ 32 32 30 Latke Recipes for Hanukkah or Anytime! https://www.themamamaven.com/30-latke-recipes-for-hanukkah-or-anytime/ https://www.themamamaven.com/30-latke-recipes-for-hanukkah-or-anytime/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:55:04 +0000 https://www.themamamaven.com/?p=82074 Around this time of the year, most google searches will include the term “latke”. Wondering what the latke is? The latke is a traditional Jewish dish that is mostly associated with the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which is the Festival of Lights. The word “latke” itself is Yiddish, derived from the East Slavic word “oladka,”...

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Around this time of the year, most google searches will include the term “latke”. Wondering what the latke is? The latke is a traditional Jewish dish that is mostly associated with the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which is the Festival of Lights. The word “latke” itself is Yiddish, derived from the East Slavic word “oladka,” meaning pancake. The history of the Jewish latke is deeply rooted in religious and cultural traditions. Over the years, the latke has become a symbol of Hanukkah celebrations, and it is a popular dish served during this festival. Families often gather to make and enjoy latkes together, and they are commonly served with applesauce or sour cream. Here are tasty 30 latke recipes for Hanukkah or anytime!

30 Latke Recipes for Hanukkah photo

The story of the latke is often connected to the miracle of Hanukkah, which commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt in the 2nd century BCE. According to the Talmud, when the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple and wanted to light the menorah, they found only a small amount of olive oil that should have lasted for only one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days, allowing enough time to produce more oil. To celebrate this miracle, it is customary to eat foods fried in oil during Hanukkah, and the latke is a delicious manifestation of this tradition.

Classic Latkes

The classic latke is made from grated potatoes, onions, eggs, and flour, seasoned with salt and pepper, and then fried until crispy. In different Jewish communities, there are variations of the latke recipe. For example, some use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, and various spices can be added to enhance the flavor. But if you are looking for quick and simple – this is the recipe for you!

Super Easy Potato Latkes for Hannukah or Any Holiday

Super Easy Potato Latkes

However, it’s fun to make them with your family from scratch and there are so many different variations you can make.. Here’s 30 latke recipes to inspire you.

30 Latke Recipes - Perfect for Hanukkah or Anytime!

Potato Latkes (also called Potato Pancakes) are traditional for Hanukkah, but you can also make variations on them. Enjoy these recipes!

The tradition of eating fried foods during Hanukkah is not exclusive to the latke. In other Jewish communities, different fried foods, such as jelly-filled doughnuts called sufganiyot, are also enjoyed during this festive season. Despite regional variations, the latke remains a beloved and iconic part of Hanukkah celebrations for many Jewish families around the world. We hope you enjoy these tasty 30 latke recipes for Hanukkah or anytime! I hope you have your sour cream or applesauce on hand! Happy Hanukkah!

Things you may need:

Frying Pan – Stainless Steel

Splatter Screen for Grease Frying

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I based it on the potato latke recipe from All Recipes, making it gluten free by using gluten free flour (Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour).

First I spiralized the yukon gold potatoes, using around 4-5 potatoes.

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I spiralized two yellow onions right on top of the potatoes.

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Then I used a paper towel to dab out some of the excess water.

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Then mix potatoes, onion, beaten eggs, gluten free flour together. I didn’t add the salt, salt to taste.

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Place batter in a heated pan with oil. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve very warm with applesauce or sour cream.

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If you are thinking about buying a spiralizer, this is the one I bought on Amazon. Simple and inexpensive.

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Spiralized Golden Potato Latkes

This spiralized potato latke recipe is potato latke recipe from AllRecipes.com, making it gluten free by using gluten free flour (Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour) and omitting the salt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Nancy Johnson Horn, The Mama Maven Blog

Ingredients

  • 4-5 peeled potatoes
  • 2 small yellow onions
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free flour if you aren not gluten free, you can use all-purpose flour
  • Salt optional, we didn’t use it

Instructions

  • Spiralize the yukon gold potatoes, using around 4-5 potatoes.
  • Then spiralized two yellow onions right on top of the potatoes.
  • Then I used a paper towel to dab out some of the excess water.
  • Then mix potatoes, onion, beaten eggs, gluten free flour together. I didn’t add the salt, salt to taste.
  • Place batter in a heated pan with oil. Brown on one side, turn and brown on the other. Let drain on paper towels. Serve very warm with applesauce or sour cream.

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]]> Love your spiralizer? How about making Sweet Potato Spiralized Latkes? (and they’re gluten free)? You’ll need two sweet potatoes, some brown sugar, gluten free flour (just use regular all-purpose flour if you don’t want it gluten free), eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg. And since Hanukkah is starting, this will be super quick to whip up. Or fry up! Spiralized Sweet Potato Latkes (Gluten Free)

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Peel your sweet potatoes and spiralize!

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Let the potatoes sit for a little while and then use a paper towel to sop up some of the liquid.

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Mix sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, flour, cloves and cinnamon together, then heat oil in large pan,
form mixture into small discs and cook in hot oil.

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Turn discs over after 2 to 3 minutes (when bottom is browned) and brown other side.
Drain and serve warm.

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Serve with applesauce or sour cream. The latkes will be slightly sweet, which works really well with the sweet potatoes. You can substitute stevia or agave if you wish, or leave it out entirely.

Sweet Potato Spiralized Latkes (Gluten-Free) – Recipe adapted from All Recipes 

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Spiralized Sweet Potato Latkes (Gluten Free)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 7 -8 latkes
Author Nancy Johnson Horn, The Mama Maven Blog

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon gluten free flour just use regular all-purpose flour if you don't want it gluten free,
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg or cloves
  • Olive oil can use canola or coconut oil

Instructions

  • Spiralized 2 sweet potatoes
  • Then use a paper towel to get some of the liquid out of the potatoes.
  • Mix sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, flour, cloves and cinnamon together
  • Heat oil in large pan
  • Form mixture into small discs and cook in hot oil. Turn discs over after 2 to 3 minutes (when bottom is browned) and brown other side
  • Drain and serve warm
  • Serve with applesauce or sour cream

If you need a spiralizer, this is the one I have.

Spiralized Sweet Potato Latkes | The Mama Maven Blog

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Hannukah (or how ever way you spell it) starts tonight. Usually I’d stress about getting ready, but not this year. I just don’t have the time. We do try to keep it pretty low key. Here are some suggestions to help this year. Here’s the busy parents’ guide to Hannukah!

The Latkes

We only make them on the first night and my MIL’s recipe saves me..

Mom Hacks for Hannukah | The Mama Maven Blog

You’ll need a box of Potato Pancake Mix, a real potato, oil for frying and any fixings you’d like (sour cream or applesauce). Follow the directions on the box and your family will think you slaved in your kitchen all day. I now use a stainless steel pan, but you can use anything you have to fry in. Or use your air fryer.

Mom Hacks for Hannukah | The Mama Maven Blog

Even working in the city all day, it won’t take much to prepare these for my family.

Get the full instructions here:
Super Easy Potato Latkes 

Or if you want to make the latkes from scratch, break our your spiralizer and a few potatoes.

Recipe here:
Spiralizer Golden Potato Latkes

Spiralizer Sweet Potato Latkes

Get a spiralizer here https://amzn.to/36lUqhQ
Or just go buy them! Lots of places have frozen latkes – ie. Trader Joe’s or your local supermarket. There is no shame in this!

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2. The Presents! While you may do the 8 nights of gifts, you don’t have to give massively big gifts. Maybe only make a big deal on one of the nights… For example — the first night is when we really do something with our family. We make latkes, have a nice dinner, give the biggest presents.. It’s not 8 nights of partying.

TIP: Wrap all the presents ahead of time (do you really want to come home from work and wrap gifts while you are trying to serve dinner and wrangle kids?). Make sure you keep track of what you wrapped (use a post it note or write in script on the bottom or back of your wrapped present), otherwise you’ll be playing “Unwrap the mystery gift”. It’s not as fun as it sounds.

The Menorah!

Have a menorah ready ahead of time (and as my friend Jeff reminded me, “take off the leftover wax before you light the candles). Make sure you have enough candles on hand. The first night you light two candles (1 plus the Shamesh), the second night is 3 candles, the third night is 4 candles, etc.. — you need 44 candles. One box should be fine, but if you are lighting several menorahs, like we do – plan ahead and get a couple of boxes.

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Dessert! 

Sufganiyot (jelly donuts) is what you are supposed to serve as dessert. While you can make donuts from scratch (Pinterest is a great source for this ) – make your life easier and pick up donuts or make them yourself. Baked donuts work too!
Baked Chocolate Chocolate Chip Donuts
If you really want a great gluten free donut recipe — Ciaran from Momfluential has one here –– http://www.momfluential.net/2012/11/30/gluten-free-mini-hanukkah-sufganiyot-donuts-with-nutella-filling/

The Story!

If you don’t have any books about Hanukkah, use YouTube! I found a cute animated video story from Speakaboos here.


Sing!

There’s more to Hanukkah songs than Adam Sandler (though I do love that song too). The Maccabeats’ newest Hanukkah song is “All About That Neis”, based on the Meghan Trainor song..We can’t get enough and even my 4 year old goes around singing this.

Philanthropy! 

Make one of the nights about giving back. Kids can understand philanthropy – Your children can still get their presents on that night (some families choose the 8th Night for this), but they can put change in a jar for Tzedakah (or have parents donate in their name or find gently loved toys to donate, or even go to visit a nursing home and cheer up residents (though arrange this ahead of time, don’t just show up a nursing home or homeless shelter).

Make your candles be bright and your latkes be crispy! Happy Hanukkah (or whatever way you spell it).

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I make perfect latkes every year… want to know how? My mother-in-law taught me this trick and when I make latkes this way, I get raves! If you follow what I do, it will be super easy and almost effortless for you too!

You need a few things like Streit’s Potato Pancake Mix (pick the low sodium one), a few russet potatoes, water and eggs.

My mother in law, Barbara, taught me to use the mix and grate a russet potato into it. I prefer to add a few.

Follow the directions on the box — beat two eggs and then add two cups of water and then add the two packages of latke mix.
Let it rest for ten minutes and then grate 1-4 russet potatoes in it. Stir.

Cook your latkes in either olive oil or avocado oil.. I recommend a stainless steel pan like this or like this one, but you can use anything that you have on hand. You want to watch for them to turn a golden brown.

And then you have perfect latkes! Your family will think you slaved for hours.

I usually serve with applesauce and sour cream (or sub in plain greek yogurt like I did this time). As well as some Sufganiyot – if you cannot find proper ones, jelly donuts do the trick. This year I also made white chocolate OREOS and bought Gluten Free sufganiyot for my husband. Don’t forget the chocolate gelt (coins).

Now for me, I cooked 3 in the air fryer, as that I can’t have all the oil.

Air Fryer Latke Directions

I put it on 400 degrees for 20 minutes and flipped them a few times in my Air Fryer. They came out delicious and I would definitely make them again that way. Were they as crispy as the latkes I fried? No, they were denser but tasted so delicious that I didn’t really notice the difference.

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Super Easy Potato Latkes for Hannukah (+ Air Fryer Directions)

Need to make potato latkes quickly? This semi-homemade recipe will help.
Course Entree, Entree or Side Dish, holiday entree, jewish holidays, Side Dish
Cuisine Jewish
Keyword Air Fryer, Hanukkah, hanukkah recipe, latke, latkes, potato latke
Author The Mama Maven

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