Crispy Vegan Gluten Free Latkes

These latkes might look unassuming, but they took many tests to perfect. Not only is the final result fluffy, savory, and incredibly comforting, but they require just 1 bowl, 30 minutes, and 7 ingredients to make! Let us show you how it’s done!

Origin of Latkes

The word latke is Yiddish and derives from a word meaning “small fried pancake.” While latkes are made from a variety of vegetables, potatoes are most common. Latkes date back as far as the Middle Ages and are commonly enjoyed during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah.

How to Make Vegan Gluten-Free Latkes

These latkes rely on potato starch as the gluten-free flour and a chickpea “egg” (chickpea flour + water) as the egg substitute. This mighty duo keeps the latkes fluffy and ensures they hold together. We also tested with a flax egg, but the result was gummy and not as fluffy! With potato starch, chickpea flour, and a few other simple ingredients handy, we’re ready to make latkes! They begin with grating russet potatoes and onion. Then it’s time to squeeze out the excess liquid from the potatoes and onions. Are you wondering if you really need to squeeze it out? BIG YES. We tested both ways and it makes a noticeable difference in both texture and flavor! It’s worth the extra effort. Next, we combine the squeezed-out potatoes and onions with baking powder for more fluffiness and salt for flavor. Form the mixture into small patties with jagged edges to ensure a crispy outer rim when fried (yum!). For frying, we went with a shallow layer of avocado oil, but any neutral oil with a high heat smoke point will work. Once crispy and golden brown, these beauties are ready for your favorite latke toppings! We hope you LOVE these vegan and gluten-free latkes. They’re:FluffyClassicComfortingCrispy on the outsideTender on the inside& SO delicious! We love them with classic toppings like (vegan) sour cream and applesauce, but you really can’t go wrong with toppings when the base is crispy, fluffy, starchy, and potato-packed. Let your inner chef guide the way!