Crispy Sweet Potato Cakes

My crispy sweet potato cakes are soooo good! They take only 30 minutes to make and are extra crispy on the outside, but soft and cheesy on the inside.

SERIOUSLY, YOU NEED TO TRY THESE!

My crispy sweet potato cakes are so versatile. You can eat them as a side with breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I enjoy pairing them with eggs, on a salad, or with grilled chicken or fish.

I created this recipe because I love sweet potatoes and was tired of preparing them the same way. This is such an easy way to elevate them!

INGREDIENTS

• Sweet potato – I used a large sweet potato for this recipe.
• Parmesan cheese – Everything is better with cheese!
• Spices – I used salt & pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
• Egg – I used 1 large egg.
• Flour & panko bread crumbs – Used to create a crispy breading.
• Vegetable oil – For frying the sweet potato cakes.
• Sour cream & red pepper flakes – For optional garnish.

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY SWEET POTATO CAKES

1. Poke holes all over the sweet potato with a fork. Place on a plate and microwave for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
2. Once the potato is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and place the potato in a bowl. Mash with a fork and mix in the cheese and seasonings.
3. Use your hands to create 3 cakes (patty shaped). Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. You will coat the cakes in the flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
4. Once you have the cakes prepped, add enough oil to coat the bottom of a large saucepan- we will be shallow frying the potato cakes. Heat the oil over medium heat.
5. Once the oil is hot, add in the potato cakes. Cook each side for about 2 minutes- until golden brown. Place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
6. Garnish with sour cream and red pepper flakes if desired.

Enjoy immediately for the best crispiness!

Easy Crispy Sweet Potato Cakes

5 from 2 votes

Recipe by Abbey

Servings

3

cakes

Time

30

minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato (about 17oz)

• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1 cup panko bread crumbs

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

• Poke holes all over the sweet potato with a fork. Place on a plate and microwave for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
• Once the potato is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and place the potato in a bowl. Mash with a fork and mix in the cheese and seasonings.
• Use your hands to create 3 cakes (patty shaped). Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. You will coat the cakes in the flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
• Once you have the cakes prepped, add enough oil to coat the bottom of a large saucepan- we will be shallow frying the potato cakes. Heat the oil over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add in the potato cakes. Cook each side for about 2 minutes- until golden brown. Place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
• Garnish with sour cream and red pepper flakes if desired.