Sweet Potato Fritters

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5 from 2 votes

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 80kcal

Ingredients

1 lb sweet potato peeled and shredded
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1-2 tablespoon avocado oil plus additional as needed

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Shred the sweet potatoes using a grater. Place the shredded sweet potatoes in a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes for the salt to pull out the extra moisture.
After 10 minutes, squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the shredded sweet potatoes. (I usually use my hands to squeeze it against a fine mesh strainer but you can also squeeze it out in a clean kitchen towel).
In a bowl, combine the squeezed out shredded sweet potatoes with the egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, take a ¼ cup of the mixture, shape it into a patty and place in the frying pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Repeat with the remaining mixture, keeping them in a single layer with some space between each (you may need to work in batches).
Serve hot as desired.

Notes

Oven Baked

Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
Place the shaped sweet potato fritters on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush the tops of the fritters with avocado oil.
Bake for 17-22 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes and brushing the new "top" with avocado oil after flipping, until the fritters are golden with soft middles.

Air Fryer

Shape the fritters and place them on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone liner. Freeze for 30 minutes to help them to hold their shape (don't skip this!).
After 30 minutes, remove the fritters from the freezer and lightly brush them fully with avocado oil.
Place the still frozen fritters in the basket of an air fryer in a single layer and air fry at 325 F for 9-14 minutes until crisp.

Leftovers

Cool leftovers on a wire rack and then place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I don't recommend freezing as the texture does change a bit with thawing.

Reheat these is in the air fryer at 350 F for about 4-7 minutes, in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or for a quicker (and less crispy) option, microwave the fritters on a microwave-safe plate until warm.

Quick Creamy Sriracha Dipping Sauce

Combine 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt (or mayo) with 1 teaspoon of sriracha hot sauce.

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