Name: Sweet Potato Latkes
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 sweet potato; 0.25 cup all purpose flour; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 eggs; canola or vegetable oil; apple sauce

Potato pancakes or latkes as they are also known,  are most commonly eaten in the fall during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, and it's one of our favorite traditions that we make every year. Traditionally, latkes are made with your everyday potatoes like russet or yukon. But if you know me, you know about my infinite love for sweet potatoes. This week at the farmer’s market, I stumbled across the most incredible and delicious looking sweet potatoes. Instantly it gave me the bright idea of trying them in this recipe. And whoa boy am I glad that I did!

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Sweet Potato Latkes

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Instructions

Place the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and throughly combine.

Place a large saute pan or griddle over medium heat.

Heat a thin layer of oil to coat the bottom of a large sauté pan and 2 heaping tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture to the pan. Pat down the mixture with the back of a fork and form into a thin, circular patty (you don’t want them to be thick or they won’t cook through).

Cook for 5 minutes on each side or until they begin to turn golden.

Place the patties on a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining sweet potato mixture.

Cool patties and serve.

*Allow to cool, then place in ziploc bag, label and freeze. When ready, pop them into a oven at 300 for 10 minutes or until warmed through or defrost in fridge for 24 hours then heat in a dry pan.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Eliminate Excess Moisture 💧
Grate sweet potatoes and squeeze them firmly in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to remove excess liquid, which prevents soggy latkes and ensures crispy edges.
Chill Before Frying 🧊
Refrigerate your sweet potato mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help the patties hold their shape and cook more evenly in the oil.
Oil Temperature is Critical 🌡️
Maintain oil at 350-375°F for optimal results—too cool and latkes absorb excess oil, too hot and they burn before the inside cooks through.
Balance Sweet and Savory 🤝
Increase kosher salt slightly to complement the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and prevent the cinnamon from overpowering the dish.
Drain on Paper Towels Immediately 🍽️
Transfer cooked latkes to paper towels right after frying to remove excess oil while they're still crispy; serve warm with applesauce for the best texture and flavor.