Air-Fryer Latkes

Name: Air-Fryer Latkes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Cooking spray; Optional: chopped chives or green onions, sour cream and applesauce

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min./batch

Yield 3 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These air-fryer latkes have all the savory goodness of a traditional latke, without the oily mess.

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, peeled
1 large egg
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking spray
Optional: chopped chives or green onions, sour cream and applesauce

Directions

Finely grate potatoes; firmly squeeze and drain any liquid. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add egg, onion, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; mix well.
Preheat air fryer to 375°. In batches, drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto greased tray in air-fryer basket; press lightly to flatten. Spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, Turning half-way through cooking, 12-17 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt & pepper and top with chives; serve immediately with sour cream and applesauce.

Nutrition Facts

2 latkes: 134 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.

Hot, crispy potato latkes are such a treat, but who wants to deal with all the oil and grease? I tried making them in an air fryer, and they came out just as good without all the cleanup. —Nancy Salinas, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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