Description
Jamie Oliver’s sweet potato fritters blend crispy textures with rich Mediterranean flavors. Golden-brown edges and creamy centers make these fritters an irresistible appetizer you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (medium) sweet potatoes (about 1 lb / 454 g)
- 2 (large) eggs
- 1 cup aged cheddar cheese (grated)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup green onion (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- 1 (small) garlic clove (very finely minced)
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- Oil (for frying)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain)
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and grate sweet potatoes into uniform shreds using a box grater or food processor, ensuring consistent texture for even cooking.
- Mixing: Combine grated sweet potatoes with shredded cheese and green onions in a large mixing bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly to create a harmonious mixture.
- Seasoning: Introduce eggs, kosher salt, and black pepper to the sweet potato blend, mixing until the ingredients are fully integrated and form a cohesive base.
- Cooking Setup: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium flame, coating the surface with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent sticking and promote golden browning.
- Fritter Formation: Craft compact patties using the sweet potato mixture, compressing them firmly to approximately 2 inches in diameter for consistent cooking.
- Frying Process: Carefully place fritters into the heated skillet, cooking 3-4 patties simultaneously. Maintain medium heat, allowing each side to develop a crisp, golden-brown exterior for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Temperature Management: Adjust heat as needed to prevent rapid browning, ensuring even cooking and optimal color development.
- Holding and Sauce Preparation: Keep cooked fritters warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F), simultaneously preparing the yogurt sauce by blending Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Serving: Plate the crispy fritters, generously top with the zesty yogurt sauce, and garnish with additional green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Prep Technique: Grate sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the fritters.
- Binding Trick: Eggs act as a crucial binder, helping the fritters hold together and creating a cohesive mixture that prevents crumbling during cooking.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium heat to achieve a golden-brown exterior without burning, allowing the inside to cook thoroughly and remain tender.
- Serving Suggestion: Keep fritters warm in a low-temperature oven while cooking batches to maintain optimal crispness and temperature for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg