Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Latkes
These sweet potato latkes combine the earthy sweetness of grated sweet potato and onion with a lightly peppered, crisp-edged bite. Fried in olive oil and served with cool plain yogurt and applesauce, they make a festive addition to the table, whether as a side dish or a brunch offering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Latkes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- 2
Fill a bowl with lightly salted water. Rinse the grated sweet potato in the water, then drain it in a sieve. Pat the grated sweet potato dry with a cloth or paper towels, then place it in a bowl. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated onion, then place it in the bowl with the sweet potato. Stir the eggs and pepper into the mixture until well combined.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spoon the potato mixture into the hot oil to form patties. 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.
- 4
Squeeze excess moisture from the grated onion and add it to the bowl with the sweet potato.
- 5
Stir the eggs and pepper into the mixture until well combined.
- 6
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture per patty into the hot oil.
- 7
Flatten the patties with a fork, and fry until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 8
Flip and cook the other side, sprinkle with salt, then set the cooked patties on the prepared baking sheet in the preheated oven while you finish cooking the latkes.
- 9
Stir the potato mixture before cooking each batch of patties.
- 10
Serve hot with applesauce and yogurt.
- Calories 203.8 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 8.44 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 31.11 g 11%
- Total Fat 5.15 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.48 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 118.83 mg High 40%
- Sodium 134.01 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.74 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 19.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 149.76 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 275.93 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 436.35 mcg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin C 13.84 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Latkes is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Black Pepper, Eggs, and Nonfat Plain Yogurt. Each serving provides about 203.8 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Latkes made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Black Pepper, Eggs, Nonfat Plain Yogurt, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Latkes?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 203.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Latkes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Latkes healthy?
- Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Latkes has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 203.8 calories and 8.44 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 134.01 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.48 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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