Pan-Fried Sweet Potato Fritters

With a delicious fried flavor, sweet potato fritters are easy and healthy. They're made with a few pantry staples and ready in just 15 minutes!

5 from 3 votes

Course: Clean Eating Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: fritters

Calories: 32kcal

Author: Violet Parcha

Heat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan on medium to medium-high heat.
Place the shredded sweet potatoes, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, and paprika in a bowl, and mix well. You may need to use your hands for this.
2 large sweet potatoes, 1 egg, 1/3 onion, 1 garlic clove, 2 teaspoons paprika
Once the pan is hot, pour in about 1/4 inch of oil.
Oil for frying
Form the sweet potato mixture into tightly packed approximately 3 inch discs and place them directly in the skillet. Smash them slightly with the back of a spatula.
Once the bottom of the fritters are turning golden brown, flip, gently smash with a spatula, and fry for a few more minutes until both sides are cooked.
When the fritters are done, transfer them to a serving tray, season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy immediately.
Salt and pepper to taste

My favorite types of oil for frying is avocado oil or beef tallow, however, you can use whatever oil you prefer.
For crispy fritters, make sure the pan is hot enough and don't overcrowd it. (To test if it's hot enough, sprinkle a few drops of water on it. If they sizzle, it's ready.)
If the oil gets below 1/4" deep while frying, add additional oil.