Sweet Potato Fritters with Scallion and Bacon

Making Sweet Potato Fritters

Sweet potato fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. I’m going to share my recipe for sweet potato fritters with you all. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Both, Air Fryer and skillet methods are given. Previously I cooked them in a skillet with a thin layer of oil. And lately started cooking them in the air fryer. My kids are obsessed.

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and shredded
• 1 large egg, whisked
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (or shredded mozzarella cheese)
• 1/4 cup flour (can sub for almond flour)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
•  1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
•  2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cooked bacon crumbles (optional)
• Oil of choice. I use Avocado oil.

DIRECTIONS

1. Grate or shred the potatoes. I love using my Braun Multiquick Food processor. It takes approx 30 seconds to shred the potatoes to the desired consistency.
2. Transfer shredded potatoes into a nut milk bag and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes, changing the water a few times. This step is optional and helps to remove the excess starch from potatoes. Since sweet potato is a slightly starchy vegetable.  
   Squeeze the moisture out of the shredded potatoes using the nut milk bag.  
3. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except oil, until well combined.
4. In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat. 
5. Using a spoon, add rounds of the mixture to the skillet and press into a pancake/fritter shape with the help of spatulas. I love using this OXO high-quality Silicone spatula and is excellent for flipping pancakes and fritters. 
6. Cook in the skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes per side or until they are golden brown.
7. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top, or your favorite dipping sauce. I loved serving mine with homemade Chipotle dipping sauce.

Sweet Potato Fritters in the Air Fryer

• Proceed with steps 1,2,3 as per above.
• Line air fryer basket or tray with Air Fryer parchment paper.
• Add rounds of the mixture to the air fryer tray and press into a pancake shape with the help of spatulas. This OXO high-quality Silicone spatula is excellent for flipping pancakes and fritters. 
• My air fryer oven-type style allowed me to cook 6 fritters at a time. Depending on your air fryer size and style you may fit more or less. Cook in batches, if needed.
• Air fry mode at 400F/200C 3-4 minutes per side flipping once. Or until it is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy.

4 Ways to Make Sweet Potato Fritters Even More Delicious

Add some spice. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, so adding a little bit of heat can really balance out the flavors. Try adding some cayenne pepper, chili powder, or even just a dash of hot sauce to your batter. You’ll be surprised at how much depth of flavor it adds.

Go tropical. Try adding some chopped pineapple, mango, or papaya to your batter for a touch of sweetness and an island-inspired twist.

Get cheesy. Cheese makes everything better, so why not add some grated cheddar or Parmesan to your sweet potato fritters? It’ll give them an extra richness and depth of flavor that you’ll love.

Mix in some different kinds of potatoes. If you’re feeling adventurous, try mixing sweet potatoes with regular old russet potatoes or even yams for a fun twist on the classic fritter recipe. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly so that everything cooks evenly.