Wash and grate the potato into shoestring-like pieces.*
In a mixing bowl, combine it with the flour, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well to make sure everything is distributed evenly.
Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over a medium flame. Once hot, drop scant quarter cups of potato mixture, flattening into thin latkes. Fry for about 5 minutes, or until browned, then flip and cook for about 5 more minutes.
Remove from pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly. Add more oil to the pan for each batch of latkes.
Best served immediately.
Notes
*This is much easier with a food processor. I don't have one in school and used a hand grater, which added on several minutes to my prep time.
Recipe by Lenses and Lentils at https://lensesandlentils.com/sweet-potato-latkes/