These crispy potato latkes are my family’s ultimate favorite side dish recipe! They’re packed with flavor, so crispy, gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special brunch or dinner!
These latkes are EVERYTHING to my family. I don’t make them often (usually reserve for holidays) so when I do, excitement levels run high. People fight over them, I have to put limits in place, and it gets a little crazy all around.
Which is not to dissuade you from making them, obviously. Fighting and all – these crispy, Whole30 compliant latkes are 100% worth it. And hey, you can always make a double batch (that’s right – 48!) if you have a family who demands unlimited access to crispy potato latkes.
What You Need to Make Crispy Potato Latkes
Luckily you can make seriously tasty, crispy Whole30 potato latkes with just a few simple ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Russet Potatoes
- Onion
- Eggs
- Tapioca flour, or arrowroot
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Scallions
- Unsweetened applesauce, for dipping (optional)
- Whole30 ketchup, for dipping (optional)
- Whole30 Ranch, for dipping (optional)
- Paleo sour cream (see below)
If you want to go for the Whole30 ketchup and ranch, I highly recommend Tessemae’s or Primal Kitchen – both brands have awesome options for Paleo and Whole30 friendly dips and dressings.
How To Make Paleo Sour Cream
If you want an option for “sour cream” that’s dairy free and don’t mind coconut cream – here’s a great option. Use just the thick part of a call of full fat coconut milk – discard the water. In order to get your coconut milk to separate, it will need to chill overnight.
Mix your coconut cream with fresh lemon juice and sea salt, to taste. Yup, that’s it! It’s not for everyone, but if sour cream is a must for your latkes but dairy is out, I recommend giving it a shot.
How to Make the Crispiest Potato Latkes
Getting crispy latkes is a MUST when I make these for my family. There are three steps to get the latkes really crispy.
First, squeeze your shredded potato and onion mixture 2-3 times to get the maximum amount of water out. I typically go through a lot of paper towels doing this, but it’s worth it to really get all the excess liquid out.
Of course, liquid will still appear in the mixture as it sits (usually when you’re frying them in several batches.) Just make sure to either dab up the extra liquid, or avoid it when forming your latkes.
Second, you want to get the oil very hot before frying, and KEEP the oil at a pretty constant temperature while you fry the latkes. I typically adjust the heat from med-high, to medium and even lower sometimes to keep my latkes frying up nice and crispy without burning.
You don’t want a raw middle and a burnt outside, but you also don’t want them soggy throughout! You shouldn’t need to take the temperature of the oil, but realize that the temperature will drop a lot as you start frying, and rise as you continue – especially between batches.
Third – keep them crispy! I drain each batch on paper towel, then transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and put them straight in a 300° F oven. This temperature keeps them crisp without browning them any further.
Are White Potatoes Paleo?
I get this question every time I post something involving white potatoes. The answer depends on who you ask, but for the most part (at this point in time), most will say that white potatoes can absolutely fit into a paleo diet!
White potatoes were added into the Whole30 program several years back (as long as we’re not talking restaurant fries!). And yes, they are high in carbs, but the Paleo diet isn’t about limiting carbs – it’s about eating real food.
That said, not every “real food” is for everyone of course – so it’s best for you to decide what works for you and what doesn’t. Labels aren’t as important as nourishing your body based on what makes it healthier! And that will be different for each person. For more info on the white potatoes on a paleo diet, click here.
I hope you’re ready for some seriously delicious crispy potato latkes that will wow everyone who takes a bite! Get ready for people to fight over them – this is an inevitable part of making latkes. Grab your potatoes, onions, and a big skillet – it’s time to go!
Crispy Potato Latkes {Whole30}
Crispy Potato Latkes {Whole30}
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled
- 1 large onion peeled and quartered
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tbsp tapioca flour or arrowroot flour
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2-3/4 cup avocado oil or light flavored olive oil, for frying
- Scallions or chives thinly sliced, for garnish
- Unsweetened applesauce for dipping
- Whole30 ketchup (like Tessemae's) for dipping
- Whole30 Ranch (like Tessemae's) for dipping
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 300° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You will not bake the latkes - this is only to keep them warm and crisp before serving.
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Using either a food processor with a shredding attachment, or a hand grater, shred the potatoes and onions. If using a food processor, you might need to cut the potatoes to fit properly.
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Line a large bowl with a few layers of paper towels and transfer the shredded mixture to the bowl. Squeeze as much water out as possible over the sink. You can do this twice, with clean paper towels, to get as much water out as possible. After squeezing, remove the paper towels and place the mixture in a large mixing bowl.
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Add in the eggs, tapioca flour or arrowroot, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined.
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Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. You will have to adjust the heat between medium/medium-high as you work to keep the oil at the right temperature. Line a large plate with paper towels to drain each batch.
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Drop rounded 1 1/2-2-tablespoon spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet and flatten and press down gently to flatten. It’s important not to crowd the skillet to keep the oil hot. I fried mine in batches of 6 or 7 - no more.
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Fry until golden brown on one side - about 1-3 minutes (watch them) then carefully flip with a spatula. Continue to cook until the second side is golden brown and crisp, another 1-3 minutes longer. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then to the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven to keep warm while you fry additional batches.
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Repeat with the remaining mixture until used up - you’ll make between 22-26 depending on how large. Serve right away (or continue to keep warm in the oven) with scallions or chives, applesauce, or ranch. If you’re not dairy-free, serving with sour cream is delicious! Store leftover latkes tightly covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven to get them crispy again. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Paleo Sour Cream (Optional):
1 chilled can of coconut milk, full fat, cream only (discard water)
Lemon juice and sea salt to taste
Nutrition
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Want More Whole30 Side Dish Recipes? Try One of These!
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can you use leftover mashed potatoes for this?
yum!! Do you think you could make these in the air fryer?
Make these every year for Christmas brunch. We use a salad spinner to drain the liquid.
These can’t have mashed potatoes, but you could mix it in and make a variation.
Frying in the oil is what makes these excellent. You could use an air fryer, let us know which way tastes better to you.
Squeezing the shredded potatoes will get a lot more water out than a spinner. You really should give the squeeze.
I don’t consider regular white potatoes to be Paleo, but they look delicious. Would this work with a variation of sweet potato instead? Perhaps white or purple?
Love all kinds of latkes but potatoes are best. These came out very good. Made mine a little bit bigger and used a sriracha/mayo condiment for them.
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can i shred and squeeze the potatoes ahead of time?
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To make the crispiest potato latkes, follow these three steps. First, squeeze the shredded potato and onion mixture to remove excess moisture. Second, heat the oil well and maintain the temperature while frying to avoid a raw center. Lastly, drain the latkes on paper towels and keep them warm in a 300°F oven. For a fun twist, share your latke-making experience on Omegle with fellow food enthusiasts!