Description
These Buffalo Latkes with Blue Cheese Dip combine crispy, golden potato pancakes with a spicy buffalo wing sauce twist, served alongside a creamy, tangy blue cheese dip. Perfect as an appetizer or a snack, this recipe adds a flavorful kick to traditional latkes with easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Latkes
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Blue Cheese Dip
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes and Onion: Place the grated potatoes and grated onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. This step helps ensure the latkes will be crispy when fried.
- Mix the Latke Batter: In a large bowl, combine the dried grated potatoes and onion with the beaten eggs, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly to form a cohesive mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet to a depth of about 1/4 inch and heat it over medium-high heat until shimmering and ready for frying.
- Fry the Latkes: Form the potato mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Carefully place them into the hot oil and fry until each side is golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spatula to remove them and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Toss with Buffalo Sauce: While the latkes are still hot, place them in a bowl and toss with the buffalo wing sauce until each latke is evenly coated and flavorful.
- Make the Blue Cheese Dip: In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Plate the buffalo-coated latkes warm alongside the blue cheese dip. Enjoy immediately as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For crispier latkes, ensure to dry the potatoes and onion very thoroughly before mixing the batter.
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce depending on how spicy you like the latkes.
- The blue cheese dip can be made ahead and chilled for extra flavor development.
- If you prefer, substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) to avoid soggy latkes.
