Baked Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• cup speeled and mashed baked potatoes
• cup chopped white onion
• tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ssalt
• teaspoon freshly ground multi-colored peppercorns
• tablespoon sall-purpose flour
• eggs, whisked
• cup sextra-virgin olive oil, or as need for frying

Instructions

1. Place potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, ground peppercorns, flour, and eggs into a bowl. Fold the mixture together with a rubber spatula, breaking up any large potato chunks, until ingredients are evenly mixed.
2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Form latke dough into 3 inch diameter balls and flatten into 1 inch thick rounds.
4. Working in batches, place latkes in hot oil and cook until edges are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip latkes using a slotted spoon and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to cool.