Sweet Potato Latkes
If you're craving a sweet and salty snack, try these crispy Sweet Potato Latkes!
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato peeled and grated, large
- 1/2 onion grated, medium
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- applesauce optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the grated sweet potato and onion with beaten eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening it into a pancake shape with a spatula.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with a side of applesauce if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 16151IU | 323% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.