Golden, Crispy Sweet Potato Fritters
Crispy, golden brown on the outside and tender in the middle, these Sweet Potato Fritters are packed with flavor and come together in just 25 minutes! They make a perfect breakfast appetizer, side dish, or savory snack.
Servings: 6 Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes about 1 lb, peeled and grated
- 2 green onions finely sliced
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 –3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for frying
Optional Toppings
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Fresh chopped parsley or chives
- Drizzle of hot honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Grate sweet potatoes using a box grater or the grating attachment of a food processor. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated sweet potatoes, green onions, eggs, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well until fully mixed.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop about ¼ cup of the sweet potato mixture and shape it into a patty. Place in the hot oil and gently flatten with a spatula. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed. Serve warm with desired toppings.