These Gluten Free Classic Potato Latkes are just like grandma makes them, only made without any refined white flour! They have the classic delicious flavors you want, and I guarantee that nobody will know they are gluten-free!

Classic Gluten Free Latkes Recipe

There is almost nothing better than a crispy classic potato latke. Whether or not you serve yours with sour cream or applesauce, you are going to love this classic version, with straightforward flavor. The only difference here? It’s made with arrowroot starch to keep this gluten-free for those who need it. But don’t worry, nobody will notice the difference. Serve hot and crispy and make extra because these are going to go fast!

Ingredients for Potato Latkes

• Russet Potatoes
• Onion
• Garlic
• Eggs
• Arrowroot Flour
• Salt and Pepper
• Oil, for frying

How to Make Gluten Free Latkes?

1. First start by peeling the potatoes. Then grate the potatoes and the onions into a strainer lined with a cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Place strained mixture into a large bowl and add in the remaining ingredients.
2. Place oil into a large pan and heat the oil on medium-high heat.
3. Once oil is hot, make patties out of the potato mixture (squeeze out even more excess liquid as you make patties) and pan-fry until brown on both sides.
4. Should take about 3-4 minutes on each side but watch closely to avoid burning. Add more oil as needed.
5. Serve with applesauce or sour cream and enjoy!

Potato Latke Pro Tips:

• Don’t wear a shirt you care about while making these! The oil can spatter.
• Make a tiny one to test in case you want to adjust salt for remaining batches.
• I keep my strainer near by so I can strain extra liquid as needed.
• After grating potatoes, place into a bowl of cold water. This helps bring out some of the starch!

Do I need to peel potatoes for latkes?

Wash and scrub the potatoes if you want to keep the skins on, or peel them!

Other Hanukkah recipe favorites include: 

• Nanny’s Potted Chicken (in my cookbook)
• Sweet and Sour Meatballs
• Classic Chicken Soup
• Roasted Chicken
• How to Roast a Turkey
• Easy Turkey Roast

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Gluten-Free Classic Potato Latkes

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Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 0:30 Serves 10

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Ingredients

• 6 russet potatoes (makes about 6.5 cups shredded potatoes)
• 2 medium onions (makes 1 cup grated)
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg white
• 6 tablespoons arrowroot flour/starch
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup of oil of choice, or enough oil to cover pan to a debt of 1/2 inch (I like avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil)

Directions

1. Peel and grate the potatoes (you can use a food processor or grate by hand) then place in a bowl of cold water and set aside.
2. Peel and rate the onions.
3. Add both grated mixture to a fine mesh strainer lined with a cheese cloth if you have, and strain as much excess water out as possible.
4. Place strained mixture into a large bowl. Mince garlic and add it to the bowl with the potato and onion.
5. Add in the eggs, arrowroot flour/starch, salt and pepper. Mix well.
6. Place 1/2 cup of oil into a large pan and heat the oil on medium-high heat.
7. Once oil is hot, make patties out of the potato mixture (squeeze out even more excess liquid as you make patties) and pan-fry until brown on both sides. Should take about 3-4 minutes on each side but watch closely to avoid burning. Add more oil as needed.
8. Serve with applesauce or sour cream and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• Makes 10-12 large latkes.
• Paired with the Homemade Apple Sauce in the Lexi's Clean Kitchen Cookbook!
• If using a food processor to grate potatoes/onion, don't over process!

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