Crispy Air-Fried Potato Latkes
Crispy Air-Fried Potato Latkes deliver a crunchy exterior with a tender, shreddy potato-and-onion center, lightly bound with egg and matzo meal. They’re lighter than traditional pan-fried versions yet keep that beloved rich texture and savory depth. Perfect for Hanukkah gatherings, brunch spreads, or as a sharable appetizer with applesauce and sour cream.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Potato Latkes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions. Lay out a sheet of parchment or waxed paper.
- 2
Place the thawed potatoes and shredded onion on several layers of paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and press to remove most of the liquid.
- 3
Whisk the egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the potatoes and onion with a fork. Sprinkle the matzo meal over the top and stir until evenly combined. Use your hands to shape the mixture into ten patties, each 3 to 4 inches wide. Set the patties on the parchment or waxed paper.
- 4
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Carefully place half of the patties in the basket and spray them generously with cooking spray.
- 5
Air-fry until the outsides are crispy and dark golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. (Check for doneness at 8 minutes if you like a softer latke.) Transfer the latkes to a plate. Repeat with the remaining patties, spraying them with cooking spray before cooking.
- Calories 354.42 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 3.5 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 21.61 g 8%
- Total Fat 24.88 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 31.27 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.49 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 319.26 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 11.18 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Potato Latkes is made with 6 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Diced Onion, Eggs, and Matzo Meal. Each serving provides about 354.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Potato Latkes made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Diced Onion, Eggs, Matzo Meal, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Potato Latkes?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Potato Latkes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Potato Latkes healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Potato Latkes has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 354.42 calories and 3.5 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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