Air Fried Potato Latkes (Printable Recipe)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ lbs Russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled
02 - ½ medium onion
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ¼ cup matzo meal or panko crumbs
05 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
06 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - Cooking spray

→ Optional Ingredients

08 - Cheese curds
09 - Za'atar seasoning
10 - Additional black pepper
11 - Pinch of sugar for topping

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Grate peeled potatoes and onion on the large holes of a box grater directly onto a clean kitchen towel.
02 - Pull up the sides of the towel and twist the top to form a bundle. While holding the top, place over sink and squeeze out all liquid from the potato mixture.
03 - Transfer the potato mixture to a large bowl and add the eggs, matzo meal or panko crumbs, salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - For cheese-filled latkes, take a cheese curd and press the potato mixture around it to form a patty. Place on air fryer tray.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F on air fryer setting. Line air fryer pan with foil, place mesh tray on top and spray well with cooking spray.
06 - Drop 2 tablespoon dollops of latke mixture onto the air fryer grate. Flatten tops to make small pancakes. Spray the pancakes thoroughly with cooking spray.
07 - Air fry for 8-15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown to your preference. Repeat with remaining latke mixture in batches as needed.
08 - Serve with traditional accompaniments like sour cream and applesauce, or try with raspberry jelly or a sprinkle of sugar.

# Additional Info:

01 - Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated successfully.
02 - A food processor with shredding blade can be used for grating, but isn't necessary for small batches.
03 - Start with 1 teaspoon of salt and adjust to taste before cooking.