Sweet Potato Fritters (Hash Browns)

5 from 1 vote

Crispy sweet potato fritters made with just 6 ingredients. These golden brown hash brown patties are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a side.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, World

Keyword: comfort food, fried

Servings:

Calories: 55kcal

Grate the vegetables: Grate the sweet potatoes and onion using the small holes of a box grater.
Remove excess moisture: Transfer the grated mixture to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Gather into a pouch and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Make the batter: Place the drained mixture into a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Heat the oil: Pour about ¼ inch (6mm) of oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
Shape the fritters: Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil for each fritter and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Fry until golden: Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
Drain and season: Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with a little extra salt.
Serve: Serve warm with sour cream, Greek yogurt, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Squeeze well: Removing excess moisture is the key to crispy fritters. The drier the mixture, the better the texture. Don't skip this step.
Don't overcrowd the pan: Fry in batches to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even browning.
Use a neutral oil: Vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil work best for frying.
Make them gluten-free: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Breadcrumb variation: You can replace the flour with ¼ cup (25–30g) fine breadcrumbs for slightly crispier fritters with a firmer texture.
Serving suggestions: Serve with sour cream dip, Greek yogurt, Greek Tzatziki, labneh, applesauce, or a simple garlic yogurt sauce.
Reheating: Reheat in a 375°F (190°C) oven or air fryer for 5–8 minutes until crisp. Avoid the microwave, which softens the fritters.