Air Fryer Latkes

Potato latkes are usually fried, on top of the stove, but the air fryers on the market right now are a great way to prepare this popular dish. This method yields a crispy latke that can be an appetizer

Basic Details:

Prep time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

10 latkes

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • ½ cup shredded onion
  • 1 egg
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons matzo meal
  • avocado oil cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s instructions. Lay out a sheet of parchment or waxed paper.

  2. Place thawed potatoes and shredded onion on several layers of paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and press to squeeze out most of the liquid.

  3. Whisk together egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in potatoes and onion with a fork. Sprinkle matzo meal on top and stir until ingredients are evenly distributed. Use your hands to form mixture into ten 3- to 4-inch wide patties. Place patties on the parchment or waxed paper.

  4. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Carefully place half of the patties in the basket and spray generously with cooking spray.

  5. Air-fry until crispy and dark golden brown on the outside, 10 to 12 minutes. (Check for doneness at 8 minutes if you prefer a softer latke.) Remove latkes to a plate. Repeat with remaining patties, spraying them with cooking spray before cooking.

Cook’s Note

Panko bread crumbs can be used in place of matzo meal, if preferred.

Every brand of air fryer is slightly different, so you may need to adjust the time or the temperature. If your fryer has a rack, then you may use both racks and cook the entire batch at the same time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories

97

Fat

7g

Carbs

19g

Protein

3g