Description
These gluten-free potato latkes are easy to make, and fried until deliciously crispy and golden brown. Perfect as a tasty appetizer or savory snack, these are also dairy-free too! Go make a batch today!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh chopped green onions, for garnishing
Instructions
- Peel and Grate Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and grate them on the largest hole of your box grater. Use a cheesecloth or paper towel to squeeze out any liquids thoroughly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, the gluten-free all-purpose flour, egg, diced onions, salt and ground pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook Latkes: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Spoon small portions of the potato mixture and lightly flatten them out with a slotted spoon or spatula. Fry the potato latkes for 3 to 4 minutes on medium-high heat, until the bottoms are crispy and golden brown. Flip the potato latkes over with a spatula and fry for another 2 minutes until crispy on the bottom. Set the cooked latkes aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the latke mixture is used up.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the gluten-free potato latkes with chopped green onions and serve them while hot, accompanied with sour cream or sauce of choice.
Notes
Potatoes: I recommend using russet potatoes, which have a high starch content (which helps the latkes hold better together) and a low moisture content (which is essential for crispier latkes). Alternatively, you may also use other types of potatoes such as Yukon Gold potatoes, but make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible to ensure you get the crispiest latkes.
Egg: The egg helps to better bind the ingredients together, so make sure you add it in. If you are allergic to eggs, or would like to make vegan latkes, you may substitute the egg with acquafaba or Bob’s Red Mill egg-replacer.
Gluten-Free Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a flour blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour).
Onion: I used a yellow onion, but white onions or red onions will work just as well.
Seasonings: I used salt and ground black pepper, but you may also add other seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, or even ground paprika and ground cayenne pepper if you like a kick of heat.
Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil, but you may also use other types of vegetable oil if you prefer (such as sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil).
Green Onions: I like adding a sprinkle of chopped fresh green onions (spring onions) for a pop of color and flavor. Alternatively, you may also use chopped fresh chives or fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jewish



