Similarly, which potatoes are best for latkes?
There's no question about it: Russets are hands down the best spuds for making latkes. They have a high starch content, which means your latkes are less likely to fall apart and you don't need flour to bind them.
Subsequently, question is, what type of potatoes are best for potato pancakes? I make what are universally considered the best potato pancakes!!! My secret has nothing to do with ingredients although I agree that russets and nice sharp onion are invaluable.
Similarly, you may ask, what kind of oil do you use for potato latkes?
peanut oil
Can you use red potatoes for latkes?
Made the latkes with four medium shredded red potatoes, one medium shredded onion, one egg, and a little flour. The potatoes were new/fresh, and, to my surprise, the latkes came out perfectly. For whatever reason, the reds worked much better than the Yukon, Idaho, and russets I've used in the past.
