Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup peanut oil, for frying; Ginger Applesauce, recipe follows; 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, smashed

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup peanut oil, for frying
Ginger Applesauce, recipe follows
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup apple cider
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, smashed

1
Grate the sweet potatoes using the grater attachment on your food processor, or a box grater.
2
Add the sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl along with the green onions, flour, eggs, paprika, salt, and pepper and mix well.
3
Heat the oil a large, deep, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Working in batches, use a level 1/4 cup scoop to add the sweet potato mixture to the hot oil.
5
Flatten the pancake in the skillet with a spatula.
6
Cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden.
7
Transfer to a paper towel-lined sheet tray to drain any excess oil.
8
Sprinkle the pancakes with salt and transfer to a serving platter.
9
Top with Ginger Applesauce and serve.
10
Add the apples, apple cider, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and ginger to a large saucepan over high heat.
11
Bring to a boil, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer.
12
Let the mixture cook until the apples are tender, about 15 minutes.
13
Discard the cinnamon stick and the ginger discard.
14
Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
15
Transfer applesauce to a serving dish and serve warm.

543

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, 4 green onions, finely chopped, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Potato Pancakes

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