Low Fat Classic Potato Latkes

Crispy, golden, and delightfully satisfying, these Low Fat Classic Potato Latkes are a healthier twist on the traditional favorite without sacrificing flavor. Made with grated russet potatoes and onions, whipped egg whites, and a touch of baking powder for extra lightness, these latkes are pan-cooked with just a spritz of cooking spray for a guilt-free crunch. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, they strike a delicious balance between savory and comforting. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for celebrating holidays like Hanukkah or adding a crispy side dish to your weeknight dinner. Serve them warm with applesauce, Greek yogurt, or sour cream for a wholesome, low-fat indulgence everyone will love. Keywords: low-fat potato latkes, healthy latkes, easy potato pancakes, crispy latkes recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Russet potatoes
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 large Egg whites
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and coarsely grate them using a box grater or food processor. Transfer the grated potatoes to a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out as much liquid as possible, and set aside.

Step 2

Finely grate the onion using the same grater. Combine the grated potatoes and onion in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg whites until they are slightly frothy. Add the whisked egg whites to the potato and onion mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour, salt, black pepper, and baking powder over the potato mixture, and thoroughly mix everything together until you have an even mixture.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray.

Step 6

Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet, flattening each spoonful into a round pancake about 3 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Cook the latkes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

Step 8

Once cooked, transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess moisture, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(841.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	767.2

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2836.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 31.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 128.2mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 3721.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.7%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 83.2%