Description
Crispy Jamie Oliver sweet potato fritters bring Mediterranean sunshine to your plate, offering a perfect blend of golden-brown crunch and aromatic herbs. Packed with zesty flavors and simple ingredients, these fritters promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb / 454 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onion (plus a few extra for garnish)
- 1 small garlic clove (very finely minced)
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
Cooking and Serving Components:
- Oil (for frying)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Thoroughly peel the sweet potatoes using a vegetable peeler, then grate them using a box grater or food processor, ensuring uniform shreds for consistent cooking.
- Transfer the grated sweet potatoes into a spacious mixing bowl, then incorporate shredded cheese and finely chopped green onions, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Crack fresh eggs directly into the sweet potato mixture, seasoning generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Blend all components until well combined and cohesive.
- Warm a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, drizzling enough olive oil to create a thin, even coating across the pan’s surface.
- Carefully form the sweet potato mixture into compact, palm-sized patties approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) in diameter, using clean hands to ensure tight compression.
- Gently place the fritters into the heated skillet, cooking 3-4 patties simultaneously without overcrowding the pan. Allow each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Adjust the stovetop temperature if fritters brown too rapidly, maintaining a consistent medium heat for optimal cooking.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a parchment-lined baking sheet in a warm oven (200°F or 93°C) to maintain temperature while preparing remaining batches.
- Prepare the accompanying yogurt sauce by combining Greek yogurt, freshly grated lemon zest, squeezed lemon juice, and finely minced garlic in a small mixing bowl.
- Plate the crispy sweet potato fritters, dollop with prepared yogurt sauce, and garnish with additional chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Grate sweet potatoes super fine to maximize crispiness and create more delectable golden edges during cooking.
- Gentle pressing while frying creates perfect texture, helping fritters maintain structural integrity and develop irresistible golden-brown surfaces.
- Cooking in small batches prevents steaming and ensures each fritter gets maximum pan contact for ultimate crunchiness.
- Lower heat prevents burning while guaranteeing even internal cooking, allowing beautiful caramelization without scorching.
- Keeping fritters warm in a low-temperature oven maintains their crisp exterior and prevents sogginess before serving delightful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg