Sweet Potato Latkes

This sweet potato latke recipe will yield one of the most interesting and satisfying potato pancakes you’ve ever had. And it also manages to be a very healthy food, as sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients. You can dress these latkes up with all sorts of toppings and you can serve them beside everything from brisket to fried chicken to breakfast foods.

Along with the great taste, you’ll also appreciate that these sweet potato latkes come together in less than 15 minutes of prep and then can be cooked in big batches. If you’re not salivating already, you will be when you start the cooking, as the aroma will promise what taste is headed your way.

Sweet Potato Latke Ingredients

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• Onion: Use one medium onion, finely chopped.
• All-purpose flour: The all-purpose flour adds texture and helps bind the latkes.
• Teaspoon salt: A decent dose of salt helps the flavors come out.
• Pepper: And a little dose of pepper helps, too.
• Eggs: The eggs need only to be lightly beaten.
• Sweet potatoes: Make sure the sweet potatoes are peeled fully and then shredded.
• Peanut or canola oil: You can really use any neutral oil here.
• Optional: Minced chives, sour cream and applesauce are all optional toppings, but they’re well-advised.

Directions

Step 1: Prepare an egg blend, then toss and coat the sweet potatoes

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In a large bowl, combine the first chopped onion, four, salt and pepper, then stir in the eggs and mix until everything is blended. Then, add the potatoes and toss them to coat.

Step 2: Flatten and fry the latkes in batches in a skillet

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Sweet Potato Latke Variations

Swap regular potatoes for half of the sweet potatoes: Using regular potatoes for half of the shredded blend will yield a latke that’s a bit less sweet and more savory.

Add in rosemary: To add more flavor to these already flavorful latkes, try adding dried rosemary to the mix. Or, cook them with sprigs of fresh rosemary under each latke.

Use yams instead: You can follow this exact same recipe using yams instead of sweet potatoes.

How to Store Sweet Potato Latkes

To store your leftover sweet potato latkes, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and plan to enjoy them within three days. If you want to help preserve their texture, separate each latke with parchment paper. Reheat them in a hot oven to refresh their texture.

Can you freeze sweet potato latkes?

Yes you can, and they will keep well for two to three months. Once they have cooled to room temperature, arrange the latkes on a large plate or baking sheet and freeze them, uncovered, for several hours. Then you can transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze them for the longer period.

Sweet Potato Latke Tips

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What should I serve with these sweet potato latkes?

Classic Jewish foods such as brisket, roasted chicken and matzah ball soup will be great beside these latkes, but so too will be just about any savory dish.

When should I serve these sweet potato latkes?

These latkes will be welcome any time, especially at holiday dinners. And not just the Jewish holidays—they pair well with Thanksgiving and Christmas foods, too.

Are these sweet potato latkes healthy?

While there is a fair amount of fat here, due to the oil and frying, there are also a lot of health benefits here. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, manganese, copper and more.