Gluten-Free Potato Latkes

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these gluten-free potato latkes are a delightful savory treat. Infused with subtle onion and garlic notes, they offer a satisfying crunch perfect for any occasion.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including grated potatoes, onion, gluten-free all-purpose flour blend — and walks through 6 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Potato Latkes: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, latkes are fried, so use fresh oil in a skillet that hasn't fried breaded foods, and use a flour blend labeled gluten-free. Grate the potatoes with a clean box grater.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Potato Latkes: This recipe is gluten-free, relying on potatoes and a gluten-free flour blend instead of gluten-containing grains. Ensure all added ingredients are also gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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4 cups grated potatoes (about 2 large russet potatoes)
1 small onion, finely grated
2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour blend Shop
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
4-6 tbsp vegetable oil or other high-heat oil, for frying

Instructions

1 Begin by preparing the potatoes and onion. Grate the potatoes and the small onion using the large holes of a box grater. Immediately transfer the grated mixture to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial for achieving crispy latkes.
2 In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed grated potatoes and onion with the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, lightly beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes. The oil should be hot enough that a small drop of batter sizzles immediately.
4 Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening each one slightly with the back of your spoon to form thin patties. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches, about 3-4 latkes at a time, to ensure even cooking and crisping.
5 Fry the latkes for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are deeply golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to carefully flip them, and adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning. Once golden, remove the latkes from the skillet and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil.
6 Serve the gluten-free potato latkes immediately while they are hot and crispy. They are traditionally served with applesauce or sour cream, but are also delicious on their own.

Nutrition (per serving)

194

Calories

12g

Protein

28g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Fiber

298mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Squeeze the grated potato and onion very dry in a towel, as step 1 says. Wet latkes splatter and turn soggy.
Work quickly once the potatoes are grated, or they turn gray.
Drain the latkes on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep the bottoms crisp.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Potato Latkes take?

Gluten-Free Potato Latkes takes about 25 minutes: 5 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Potato Latkes with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Potato Latkes?

Check grated potatoes, onion, finely grated, gluten-free all-purpose flour blend before they go into Gluten-Free Potato Latkes. Latkes are fried, so use fresh oil in a skillet that hasn't fried breaded foods, and use a flour blend labeled gluten-free. Grate the potatoes with a clean box grater.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Potato Latkes use?

Gluten-Free Potato Latkes relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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