Traditional Chanukkah Latkes

Step 1

Cut away ends of onion, peel and cut into quarters.

Step 2

Scrub Potatoes, peel and place into a large bowl of water + 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar.

Step 3

Use a shredding blade in your food processor and turn on motor.

Step 4

Slice potatoes lengthwise and alternate adding potatoes and onions into shoot of Food Processor.

Step 5

Remove approximately 80-90% of onion and potato from food processor and put it into the bowl of vinegar water.

Step 6

Use the food processor's regular mixing blade and pulse, three times, the remaining potatoes and onion.

Step 7

Add the chopped potatoes and onions into the bowl with the rest of the potatoes and onions and let soak for a couple of minutes.

Step 8

Place butter in microwave safe bowl and melt. About 10 seconds is enough. Remove from micro and set aside to cool.

Step 9

Little by little, squeeze out potatoes and onions in a cheesecloth and place each squeezed section into a large colander.

Step 10

Place colander of potatoes and onions over bowl of water.

Step 11

Press and squeeze potatoes and onions so that any excess water drains into the bowl. the drier the mixture, the better!

Step 12

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper and melted butter.

Step 13

Remove colander from over bowl and dump onions and potatoes into a large mixing bowl.

Step 14

Sprinkle matzo meal (or potato starch), chopped chives, chia seeds (if using) and baking powder over shredded potatoes and onions. Mix it all in really well!

Step 15

Slowly and gently drain out water from bowl, being careful to allow the thick potato starch remain in the bottom of the bowl. Scoop out the starch from the bowl and add to latkes mixture.

Step 16

Use a cookie scoop place scoops onto flat surface and dust on a bit of potato starch.  With a spatula or fork, flatten latkes to nor more than 1/4 thick.

Step 17

Spray one side of Latkes well with Oil.  Place oil side down in well oiled Air Fryer.  Generously spray Latkes with Oil. (Alternatively, dip latkes in a bowl of oil and place in air fryer.)

Step 18

Air Fry at 380 degrees for 9 minutes, turning over after 5 minutes.  Serve with Applesauce and Sour Cream.

Step 19

Heat 1/4-1/2 inch of oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 20

Place dollops of latke mixture into skillet and flatten with fork.

Step 21

Fry for about 5-7 minutes, turning after ends begin to brown.

Step 22

Place latkes on the inside of a brown paper bag or on paper towels.