Peel the potatoes and onion.

Coarsely grate the potatoes and onion.

Drain any excess liquid from the grated potatoes and onion.

Place the grated potatoes and onion in a bowl.

Add the chopped green onion, beaten egg, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

In an electric skillet, heat 1/8-inch of oil to 375°F.

Drop the potato batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into the hot oil.

Flatten each spoonful of batter into a patty.

Fry the patties until golden brown on one side.

Turn the patties and cook the other side until golden brown.

Remove the fried latkes and drain on paper towels.

Serve the latkes hot with applesauce.