If you love your latkes crispy, I have two delicious options for you! This gluten free potato latkes recipe can be made two ways...fried in oil stovetop, or if you are cutting down on fats, fried in your air fryer!
Grab some potatoes and get ready to have some fun making this classic Jewish side dish. Air fryer gluten free potato latkes are a great way to keep your latkes low-fat, and they also make clean up a breeze!
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(*This post was sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission and Litehouse. All delicious drool-worthy opinions are my own.)
The days are finally cooling off and the holidays are coming up quickly! I have been working extra hard to get ready with a few delicious new recipes that celebrate my family's love for potatoes.
We love potatoes in so many ways, in salads, soups, baked, fried, and with gooey cheese! Potatoes are the most versatile vegetable, and they are a big hit with my kids! If you love using your air fryer, try this delicious Air Fryer Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes recipe too!
If you want to try more air fryer recipes, check out my gluten free air fryer recipes.
Why this recipe is great:
Potato latkes are not only a tradition for our family, they are so easy to make! They can be enjoyed during the holidays like Hanukkah, or serve them as an appetizer. They are so quick and easy to make!
Today I am going to show you how to make latkes two ways, air fried potato latkes, and pan-fried potato latkes. Have no fear because both ways are going to satisfy your love of crispy potatoes!
Were you surprised when I said you could get crispy latkes in an air fryer? I have to be honest, my family was skeptical. Frying latkes in hot oil is a Jewish tradition that started all the way back in biblical times.
Don't get me wrong, oil-fried latkes taste amazing...it is just that my family is trying to be good and cut down on the fats. Not to mention the clean up after frying food in oil...don't get me started!
What you need to make this recipe:
- Potatoes - I recommend using russet potatoes because they are the best potato for frying.
- Oil - Make sure the oil you use can tolerate high heat. That goes for spraying on the latkes in the air fryer and if you fry in a cast iron skillet. I recommend avocado or canola oils.
- Gluten free flour - You can use any brand.
- Herbs - For this recipe, I used LiteHouse freeze-dried garlic and parsley.
Recipe step by step directions:
I decided to do a cook-off of sorts and created both air-fried latkes and oil-fried latkes! What better way to experiment and see what we like?
Are you ready to make these yummy gluten free latkes from scratch?
Step 1: Shred your potatoes using one of the methods I mentioned above.
After you shred your potatoes, take a clean dish towel or paper towels and squeeze out some of the moisture from the potatoes. If you don't do this, your latke mixture will be very wet and it won't bind as well when cooking.
Step 2: Add the potato latke ingredients in a bowl. Add the Litehouse parsley and garlic, an egg, gluten free flour blend, and salt/pepper. Mix well.
Air fryer instructions:
Step 3: I use a brush and brush oil on the bottom of the air fryer. You do not have to do this, but trust me when I say you need a little oil to improve the flavor of these latkes when cooked in an air fryer.
Step 4: Add the potato mixture to the air fryer. You want air to circulate around each latke so don't crowd them! Use the oil brush or spray oil and lightly coat the tops of the latkes with oil.
(Don't use an oil like PAM...you want just oil without the additives.) Cook at 400º F for 8 minutes. Open the air fryer and use a spatula to flip the latkes over so the other side cooks.
Your gluten free latkes will get all crispy! Remove from the air fryer and repeat the process until they are all cooked.
Stovetop directions:
Heat your oil. (*Note, I do my frying outside on the side burner on our grill because I don't like cleaning oil off my stove :-).) Use the same latke mixture and add to the hot oil.
How to shred potatoes:
You can shred potatoes in three ways:
- Use a grater and manually rub the potato over the grates until it gets close to your fingers. I always worry when it gets close to my fingers. If you use a vegetable mandolin, it has a handle to keep your fingers safe while grating!
- My favorite way to grate potatoes is to use a food processor. It will shred all of your potatoes in seconds!
Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:
You will want your oil to heat to 375º F to fry your latkes stovetop.
It is very important to use oils that are good in high heat cooking. (Note, olive oil is not a good oil at high temperatures!) My favorite high heat oils are avocado oil, canola, and coconut oil.
You can use any vegetables you like in your potato latkes.
These latkes will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.
To thaw, place in the oven and bake at 325º F about 10-15 minutes until they feel crisp. You can reheat them in a microwave oven, but they will be more soggy.
Top your latkes with sour cream and applesauce if you want to be more traditional.
Topping ideas:
- Scallions
- Chives
- Dip into an Asian sauce like the sauce in this Lettuce Wrap recipe.
So which gluten free potato latkes did my family like best? That depends on who you ask. My kids definitely like the oil-fried gluten free latkes best, while Mr. Fearless Dining and I preferred the air fryer latkes.
We definitely liked that the air fryer latkes were much healthier and had a lot less fat and calories!"
Make your Hanukkah celebration even better by making this easy Gluten Free Sufganiyot recipe too!
Want more potato recipes?
- These Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are addictive!
- Need some spice? This twist on Funeral Potatoes with Hatch Chiles is nice and spicy.
- Bacon and potatoes were made to go together in this Mashed Potato Pie with Bacon Roses recipe
- Kids will devour this fun Sloppy Joe Pie recipe. The potato crust is so good.
- What fun to make these Idaho Potato Bacon Wrapped Bowls...eat your soup, then the bowl.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Gluten Free Potato Latkes {with Stovetop Option}
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons parsley
- ¼ cup gluten free flour blend
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Use a food processor to grate the potatoes.
- Dry the shredded potatoes with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to get the extra moisture out.
- Add all ingredients except the oil to a bowl and mix well.
- Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes to 400º F.
- Brush a little oil along the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Add latke mixture onto the air fryer basket.
- Use a spoon to shape and flatten the mixture.
- Make sure to keep each latke separate so air can circulate around each latke.
- Cook in the air fryer 8 minutes then use a spatula to flip each and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with applesauce and sour cream.
Notes
- I recommend using russet potatoes because their texture works best for frying.
- You can use any brand of gluten free flour.
- For stovetop method: Heat oil to 375º F in a cast-iron skillet. Add potato mixture in small circles to the hot oil and fry for 5 minutes, flip the latkes to cook the other side.
- These latkes will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer. To thaw, I don't recommend the microwave because the latkes will turn out mushy. I thaw mine in an oven heated to 325º F. Bake 10-15 minutes until they are crispy again.
RG
These came out very tasty! I love being able to Airfry them for a lower oil version. Thank you!
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad you enjoyed them. I love the lower fat version too :-).
Michelle Goth
I just got an air fryer and am looking for new things to try out in it! These turned out GREAT! Two thumbs up from the whole family. Thanks for the recipe!
Sandi Gaertner
You made my day coming back to let me know Michelle :-). Thank you.
Lisalia
Thanks for this air fryer recipe! I LOVE finding new recipes to make in it. And these potato latkes will be just the thing!
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad you can try it in your air fryer. Enjoy Lisalia :-).
jenna
My mom used to make something similar for breakfast all the time!! Now that I have an air-fryer, this will be a piece of cake 🙂 Can't wait to give em a go!
Sandi Gaertner
I love when my recipes bring back memories for people...it does look a bit like a cake 🙂
Jules Shepard
Latkes remind me of my childhood! Love them so much and can't wait to air fry them...so much healthier!
Sandi Gaertner
Let me know what you think Jules 🙂