These easy latkes are crispy and well seasoned, and the best part is the flavored butters.

Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.

Stir eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt into potato mixture until combined.

Southern Living Easy Latkes on a tray to serve with toppings

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Heat over medium-high until shimmering, about 5 minutes.

Scoop batter in 1-tablespoon portions; carefully add to oil (do not overcrowd pan).

Using the back of a spoon, gently flatten each portion to about 1/4 inch thick.

Southern Living Easy Latkes ingredients

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Keep latkes warm before serving:

Use a slotted spatula to transfer latkes to prepared baking sheet.

Sprinkle with salt to taste; keep warm in preheated oven.

Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil to skillet as needed.

Southern Living Easy Latkes preparing the baking sheet

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Serve with desired toppings.

Butters for Easy Latkes

Apple Cider Butter

Makes about 1 cupActive 5 min.

Serve immediately, or cover, and store in refrigerator up to 5 days.

Southern Living Easy Latkes grating the potatoes

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Garnish withchopped fresh applesandflaky sea salt, as desired.

Smoky Tomato Butter

Makes about 3/4 cupActive 20 min.

Reduce heat to medium; stir in1 tablespoon olive oil,1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic, and1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.

Southern Living Easy Latkes squeezing the liquid from the grated potatoes

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Using back of spoon, press tomatoes to break down; stir well until combined.

Stir in2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in2 tablespoons salted butteruntil melted and combined.

Southern Living Easy Latkes stirring the rest of the ingredients into the grated potatoes

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Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days.

Garnish withchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, as desired.

Southern Living Easy Latkes heating the oil in the pan

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Southern Living Easy Latkes adding the potato mixture to the hot oil

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Southern Living Easy Latkes turning the latkes

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Southern Living Easy Latkes sprinkling with salt and ready to serve

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