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Sweet potato fritters on white plate with dip.
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Sweet Potato Fritters

With just a handful of basic ingredients, you can make the yummiest Sweet Potato Fritters to share with the kids. These work as a toddler snack, baby-led weaning food, or family dinner to share.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups grated sweet potato (from about 3 small sweet potatoes)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions

  • Peel the sweet potato. Grate with a hand held grater or box grater into a bowl. Squeeze any excess liquid out and pat dry with a paper towel. (This ensures the fritters are crispy and not soggy.)
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except the olive oil.
  • Add oil to pan. When warm, add 1/4 cup batter at a time and press down. Cook for 2 -3 minutes per side, flipping halfway through. (Try to let the olive oil spread around the pan when you flip them.) To make smaller patties, use 2 tablespoons batter.
  • Serve Sweet Potato Fritters warm with desired dips such as sour cream, ketchup, guacamole, or ranch.

Notes

  • Let cool and store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in a freezer bag in a single layer (or place parchment paper between multiple layers) in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • To reheat, place on a parchment-lined baking tray in a 375-degree-F oven for 4-6 minutes or until warmed through; in a toaster oven until warmed through; or in a 375-degree-F air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Gluten-free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or a 1:1 style of GF flour blend.
  • Egg-free: Use a liquid egg replacer like the one from Just Eggs.
  • Squeezing and patting the sweet potato dry ensures the fritters are crispy, not soggy.
  • Serve small ones to babies for a baby-led weaning option.
  • Try with dips such as sour cream, hummus, salsa, ketchup, or Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14376IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg