Our Best Latke Recipes – NYT Cooking
Published Dec. 9, 2025Updated Dec. 9, 2025 Like matzo balls, latkes are seemingly simple but provoke endless debate. Should they be thin and lacy or thick and craggy? Fried in schmaltz or vegetable oil? Made with Yukon Gold potatoes or russets? Should vegetables like carrots and zucchini be allowed to join the festivities? And what…