Air Fryer Potato Latkes - A Healthier Hanukkah Treat

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes (Notes: Peeled and shredded)
• 1 small Yellow onion (Notes: Minced)
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Matzo meal
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• Olive oil spray (Notes: To coat the air fryer basket)
• Sour cream (Notes: For serving)
• Applesauce (Notes: For serving)

Instructions

1. 1
   Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor. Transfer the grated potatoes to a muslin cloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, onion, eggs, matzo meal, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
4. 4
   Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
5. 5
   Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the air fryer basket, flattening it slightly with a spatula.
6. 6
   Air fry for 8 minutes, flip the latkes, spray with more cooking spray, and continue to cook for an additional 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7
   Serve hot with sour cream and applesauce.

Tips & Variations:

• Use a grater for even cooking.
• Preheat the air fryer for best results.
• Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
• Keep finished latkes warm in a low-temperature oven.