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Three vegan zucchini latkes topped with sour cream and fresh herbs on a speckled ceramic plate.
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Zucchini Latkes (Gluten-Free, Kosher for Passover)

Zucchini is officially joining the crispy latke club, and it’s bringing big flavor. Golden-brown, flecked with herbs, and loaded with garlicky goodness, these fritters are egg-free, gluten-free, Passover-approved, even keto-friendly and dangerously easy to eat by the handful.
Prep Time9 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Jewish
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 latkes
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Adam Sobel
Cost: $8

Ingredients

For frying:

For Air Frying:

  • Cooking spray or olive oil

Optional Garnishes:

Instructions

  • Grate the zucchini and onion using a food processor with a shredding disc or box grater.
  • Place the shredded squash and onion into a colander or wire mesh strainer and squeeze out and discard as much liquid as possible. Transfer the drained mixture to a large bowl.
  • Add the minced garlic, gluten-free flour, chopped parsley, crushed coriander seeds, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined and loosely holds together.
  • For frying, heat canola or sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop approximately ¼ cup of the mixture for each latke and flatten slightly. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the latkes to a wire rack suspended over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed. If you are cooking a large batch, you can keep the wire rack and baking pan in an oven set to 250°F (120°C) to keep them warm while cooking the remaining batches.
  • For air frying, preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Form the zucchini mixture into small patties and place them in the basket in a single layer. Lightly spray or brush the tops with oil. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve warm, garnished with parsley leaves, dill leaves, or minced red onion if desired.

Notes

🔥 Crispy Business
Keep the oil at medium heat—too hot, and the latkes burn outside while staying raw inside; too cool, and they turn greasy.
🍳 Latke to My Heart
Fry in batches, leaving space between each latke. Overcrowding lowers the oil temperature, leading to soggy, sad latkes that fall apart.
⚙️ Shreddy or Not, Here I Come
A food processor makes grating faster and ensures uniform shreds, which cook more evenly.
🌬️ New Rack City
Drain latkes on a wire rack, not paper towels—trapped steam makes them soggy. The rack keeps them crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg