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A round white plate filled with three gluten-free potato latkes. The latkes are golden brown and crispy around the edges, with a flat, grated potato surface. A small ramekin of applesauce sits to the left of the latkes, with a dollop of sour cream resting on the right.

5 Ingredient Gluten Free Potato Latkes

Traci Wennerholm
Beautiful gluten free potato latkes made with just 5 simple ingredients. Delicious for a Hanukkah celebration or year round as a side dish. Top with applesauce or sour cream!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine european
Servings 12 latkes
Calories 71 kcal

Equipment

  • frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes (approximately 4 potatoes)
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper optional for flavoring
  • Canola oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Potatoes and Onion
  • Rinse the potatoes thoroughly, then cut them in half lengthwise. Shred the potatoes using a food processor or a handheld grater.
  • Dice the onion into small pieces.
  • Remove Excess Liquid
  • Place the shredded potatoes in a cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Do not discard the potato juice; you will need it later.
  • Mix Ingredients
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, diced onion, eggs, and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Let the potato juice sit for a moment to allow the potato starch to settle at the bottom of the bowl. Carefully pour off the liquid, keeping the potato starch.
  • Add the potato starch to the potato mixture and mix well.
  • Heat the Skillet
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Once heated, add a thin layer of oil to the bottom of the pan.
  • Form and Cook the Patties
  • Scoop about ¼ cup of the potato mixture into your hand, forming it into a patty and squeezing out any excess liquid.
  • Place the patties in the hot oil and cook for about five minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Drain and Serve
  • Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  • Serve the warm latkes topped with sour cream (or a dairy-free alternative) and/or applesauce. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Substitutions: 
  • Breadcrumbs: You can use regular or gluten free breadcrumbs
  • Sour cream: Use regular or dairy free sour cream.
  • Applesauce: Feel free to use homemade or storebought applesauce.
See notes in post for information on storing, freezing and reheating your potato latkes.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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