Baked Latkes

Delicious baked latkes are almost as good as fried ones. They're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Since baking is so much easier than frying, I find myself making this recipe almost every year for Hanukkah.

Hanukkah is by far my favorite holiday, simply because of the food. Potato latkes and jelly doughnuts - could it possibly get any better? But a holiday celebrated by eating starchy fried foods to commemorate an ancient oil-related miracle is certainly a nutritionally challenging holiday.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few ingredients to make these tasty latkes. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Avocado oil spray: I use it to spray the latkes prior to baking them. This oil has a high smoke point, which makes it appropriate for high-heat baking.
• Potatoes: I use either Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes. I prefer the flavor of Yukon Gold, but the high starch content of Russet potatoes helps make the latkes sturdier.
• Onion: Make sure it's finely chopped. You don't want big pieces of onion in your potato pancakes.
• Egg: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, this one included.
• Salt and pepper: I use sea salt. If you use coarse kosher salt, you can increase the amount you use.
• Garlic powder: You can also use fresh minced garlic.
• Coconut flour: Helps absorb any extra liquid and helps the pancakes set. You won't actually taste it - I use it because it's highly absorbent. If you don't need this recipe to be gluten-free, you can use 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour instead.

Instructions

Baking latkes in the oven is easy! The detailed instructions are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of the steps:

• Mix shredded, well-drained potatoes and onions with an egg, spices, and just a little flour. I use coconut flour to keep this recipe gluten-free, but you can use all-purpose flour if you don't mind gluten.
• Press mounds of the mixture into a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray them liberally with oil.
• Bake until crispy, about 15 minutes per side in a 450°F oven.

Expert tip

Note that the recipe calls for parchment paper. In the past I used foil, and while the latkes brown more uniformly when baked on foil, they also tend to stick to the foil.

If you opt for parchment paper, look for one that specifically says you can use it for high-heat baking. Another option is to use nonstick foil.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. But in case you'd like to vary the basic recipe, here are a few ideas for you:

1. Use scallions instead of onions.
2. Spray the pancakes with olive oil or coconut oil instead of avocado oil. But check to see that the oil spray you get is suitable for high heat.
3. This is very nontraditional, but you can add grated parmesan to the mixture for some added flavor. Try ¼ cup.

Serving suggestions

I usually arrange these latkes on a big platter and add a few small bowls with sour cream, applesauce, and - for a nontraditional topping - salsa.

Storing leftovers

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days.

Reheat them very gently, in a 200 degrees F oven. They won't be as good as fresh, but very close.

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Baked Latkes

These delicious latkes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Baking latkes is so much easier than frying them!

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Jewish

Servings: 12 latkes

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

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INGREDIENTS

• ▢ Avocado oil spray
• ▢ 1 lb. peeled Yukon Gold potatoes
• ▢ 1 small onion (2.5 oz)
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon coconut flour*

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper marked as safe for high heat baking or with nonstick foil. Spray the parchment paper or foil with oil.
• Grate the potatoes using your food processor’s grating attachment. Wipe the food processor clean with a paper towel, and use the food processor's standard blade to chop the onion.
• Place the shredded potatoes and the chopped onion in a colander over a bowl and press firmly with your hands, repeatedly, to remove as much liquid as possible.
• Empty the bowl from the liquid, wipe with a paper towel, and transfer the potato/onion mixture to the bowl.
• In another small bowl, beat the egg with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Add the egg mixture to the potato mixture and stir, then add the flour and stir to combine.
• Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the prepared baking sheet, forming 12 very thin pancakes- press with your hands to flatten the patties as much as you can, while keeping their shape.
• Generously spray the latkes with oil.
• Bake the latkes for 15 minutes, until crisp and deep golden brown on the bottom. Remove pan from oven, flip the latkes to the other side, spray again with oil, and bake 10-15 more minutes, until crisp and deep golden brown on the second side.
• Serve immediately, with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.

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NOTES

*Or 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour if you're OK with gluten. The nutrition info will obviously change. 

Note that the recipe calls for parchment paper. In the past I used foil, and while the latkes brown more uniformly when baked on foil, they also tend to stick to the foil. If you use unbleached parchment paper, it should do fine in high heat baking, but to be on the safe side, look for one that specifically says you can use it for high heat baking. Another option is to use nonstick foil.

This is not a low-carb recipe. 

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NUTRITION PER SERVING

Serving: 3latkes | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 330mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g

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