Best 8 Sweet Potato Latkes Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of sweet potato latkes, also known as sweet potato pancakes, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the savory and sweet flavors. Originating from Eastern European Jewish cuisine, these latkes have become a popular treat enjoyed worldwide. The primary ingredients, sweet potatoes, grated and mixed with a combination of eggs, flour, and seasonings, create a crispy exterior and a tender, fluffy interior. This versatile dish can be customized to suit your preferences, whether you prefer a classic preparation or one infused with unique flavors. Explore the diverse recipes within this article, ranging from traditional to innovative, to find the perfect sweet potato latke recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KERRY'S SWEET POTATO LATKES



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A little of the comfort food of days gone by. This recipe is one of those 'special treats' for my family!

Provided by Kerry

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
½ onion, grated
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, or more if needed
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup applesauce
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Fill a bowl with lightly-salted water. Rinse the grated sweet potato in the water, and drain into a sieve. Pat the grated sweet potato dry with a cloth or paper towels, then place into a bowl. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated onion, and place into the bowl with the sweet potato. Stir the eggs and pepper into the mixture until well combined.
  • Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, and spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture per patty into the hot oil. Flatten the patties with a fork, and fry until golden brown and crisp on the bottom, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, sprinkle with salt, then set the cooked patties aside on the prepared baking sheet in the preheated oven while you finish cooking the latkes. Stir the potato mixture before cooking each batch of patties. Serve hot with applesauce and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 424.3 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

SWEET-POTATO LATKES



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An easy Sweet-Potato Latkes recipe

Categories     Potato     Appetizer     Side     Fry     Hanukkah     Winter     Kosher     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 26 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir together potatoes, scallions, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a deep 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 4, spoon 1/8 cup potato mixture per latke into oil and flatten to 3-inch diameter with a slotted spatula. Reduce heat to moderate and cook until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer latkes with spatula to paper towels to drain.

SWEET POTATO LATKES (PANCAKES)



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Make and share this Sweet Potato Latkes (Pancakes) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nado2003

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 31m

Yield 8 pancakes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, peeled and grated
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and grated (about 2 pounds)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 medium jalapeno chile, seeded, minced (optional)
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Using box grater or food processor fitted with grating disc, coarsely grate onion and place in colander set in sink. Push down with large spoon to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Coarsely grate sweet potatoes, add to colander, and set aside to drain.
  • In large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add onion, sweet potatoes, flour.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well, but do not overwork.
  • In heavy-bottomed, 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter until hot but not smoking. Drop 4 scant 1/4-cup portions of batter into pan and flatten with spatula to form four 3-inch pancakes.
  • Fry until bottoms are golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes, then turn over and fry until golden-brown and crisp, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; season immediately with salt and pepper. Keep warm on baking sheets in oven while making remaining pancakes.
  • Using paper towels, carefully wipe out pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter and fry 4 more pancakes. Repeat with remaining batter, wiping out pan and adding 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter before each batch.
  • Serve with sour cream or apple sauce. If you used the jalapeno chile option, serve wtih salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 151.5, Sodium 74, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 5

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE LATKES



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Purchased too many Thanksgiving sweet potatoes? Turn them into a Hanukkah treat with sweet potato casserole latkes! Though these are so tasty, you may want to buy extra just for the occasion. Pro tip: This recipe uses potato starch instead of flour to bind them for an extra crunch factor. And add a small piece of carrot to your frying pan; it magically absorbs all the brown bits that fall off, so your latkes don't burn.

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 10 to 12 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pecans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of cayenne, optional
2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 cups shredded or 2 large sweet potatoes)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons potato starch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup oil, such as canola or vegetable, for frying
One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • For the candied pecans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast, while stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove the pecans from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, 2 1/4 teaspoons water and cayenne, if using, to the saucepan. Simmer over medium, stirring, for about 1 minute or until the sugar is melted, all the ingredients are combined and the sauce is thick. Add the pecans back into the saucepan and stir to coat evenly.
  • Spread the coated pecans evenly on the baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. You can make these up to 5 days ahead of time and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • For the latkes: Now, latke time! Peel and shred the sweet potatoes one at a time using the large holes of a box grater or with a food processor into a large bowl. Dry the shredded potatoes very well with a towel, squeezing out all the moisture. Dry potatoes lead to crunchier latkes! Add the eggs, potato starch, salt and cinnamon to the sweet potatoes and mix to combine. You can use a large spoon or your hands.
  • Set up a cooling rack over paper towels near your stovetop.
  • Heat up a large pan over medium-high heat and add canola oil. You want enough oil to come up slightly on the sides of your latkes. When it's ready, the oil will sizzle when you add a tiny bit of potato batter. Pro tip: Add a small piece of carrot to your frying pan; it magically absorbs all the brown bits that fall off so your latkes don't burn.
  • Scoop 1/4 packed cup of potato mixture into the pan for each latke and flatten slightly into a patty. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Fry in batches and do not overcrowd the pan, as that lowers the oil temperature, which can affect the crunchiness of your latkes. Place the latkes on the rack and let cool slightly.
  • For assembly: There are 2 options for toasting your marshmallow topping. I don't recommend broiling with the marshmallows on the latkes, as it's easy to slightly burn the latke edges. If you have a culinary torch at home, pile about 8 mini marshmallows onto the center of each of the latkes. Torch until browned and soft, and immediately place a few candied pecans into the marshmallows.
  • If you don't have a torch, preheat your broiler to low and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Make 10 to 12 piles of 8 mini marshmallows around the baking sheet (one for each latke you made). Broil for 1 minute just until browned and soft. Use a spatula to place a pile of the marshmallows on each latke. Top immediately with a few candied pecans and serve!

SWEET POTATO LATKES (PANCAKES)



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This is a family favorite! You can add in some cumin, cayenne and cinnamon too. You might want to increase the recipe to 3 pounds of sweet potatoes along with the other ingredients, these are so good! If you are adding in the cumin, cayenne and cinnamon, then omit fresh garlic. Yield is only estimated depending on the size of pancake.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 23m

Yield 50 pancakes (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsley grated
1 medium onions or 4 -5 green onions, finely chopped
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste) or 2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste)
pepper
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl stir together grated sweet potatoes, onions, flour, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Heat enough oil to cover bottom of a large skillet.
  • In batches, spoon a heaping tablesooon batter onto hot oil and flatten slightly with fork or spoon.
  • Cook for about 1-1/2 minutes on each side (depending on how crispy you want them).
  • Transfer to a paper towel.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.7, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 106, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.7

POTATO, SWEET POTATO, AND ONION LATKES



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Here is a twist on the classic Hanukkah latke using potato, sweet potato, and onion. For more variations using carrots and parsnips, or onions and horseradish, see below.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen 2-inch latkes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 all-purpose potato or Yukon Gold potato (about 10 ounces), peeled
1 sweet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled
1/4 large white onion, peeled
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Grate potatoes and onion using the largest holes of a four-sided grater. Combine in a small bowl; add egg, flour, salt, and pepper, and stir well to combine.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into the pan, and cook until golden brown around the edges, about 3 minutes. Turn latkes over, press lightly with a spatula, and cook about 3 minutes more. Continue cooking latkes in batches until batter is used up. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.

SWEET POTATO LATKES



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 pounds medium sweet potato, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil
Optional: Minced chives, sour cream and applesauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Stir in eggs until blended. Add potatoes; toss to coat., Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. If desired, top with minced chives and serve with sour cream and applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET POTATO LATKES (SWEET POTATO PANCAKES)



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Yum! I'm a fan of potato pancakes and love how sweet potatoes are used in this recipe. These are savory and super easy to make. A great holiday side dish!

Provided by Joan Hunt

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 c baked, puréed sweet potato
1 1/4 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded
1/2 c grated onion
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 tsp canola oil, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sweet potato purée, shredded sweet potatoes, onion, flour, salt, and pepper in bowl. Shape into 1/4-inch-thick patties.
  • 2. Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray; add 1 tsp. oil. Add 3 patties. Cook 3 minutes; flip, and cook 2 minutes more, or until browned on both sides. Drain on paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining oil and patties.

Tips:

  • Use a large box grater to quickly and easily grate the sweet potatoes.
  • Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated sweet potatoes before mixing them with the other ingredients. This will help prevent the latkes from becoming soggy.
  • Add a little bit of baking powder to the batter to help the latkes rise and become fluffy.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the latkes. This will help them to brown evenly.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the latkes. This will prevent them from sticking together.
  • Serve the latkes hot with your favorite toppings, such as applesauce, sour cream, or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato latkes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and they are also a healthy alternative to traditional potato latkes. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, sweet potato latkes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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