Traditionally, latkes are made and eaten on Hanukkah to commemorate oil that was thought to only last one day, but lit up the holy temple for 8 days instead. It symbolizes the miracle that happened in biblical times, as well as celebrates the perseverance of the Jewish people. Therefore, on Hanukkah, many traditional foods, such as latkes and sufganiyot (jelly filled donuts), are fried as a symbolic representation of the oil. These air fryer latkes are a more modern way to represent the miracle that happened with a healthier twist.