Description
These Sweet Potato Hash Browns are a delicious twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Made from freshly shredded sweet potatoes seasoned with onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, combined with flour and egg to bind, then fried until golden and crispy. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, they make a nutritious and flavorful addition to any breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Hash Browns
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato: Peel the sweet potato and shred it finely using a box grater or a food processor fitted with a grater attachment. After shredding, pat the sweet potato well with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Mix the ingredients: Transfer the shredded sweet potato into a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, egg, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined, forming a mixture that can hold together when shaped.
- Form hash brown patties: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small, flat, round patties suitable for frying. Ensure they are compact to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- Heat the oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or a heavy skillet and heat it over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook the patties: Place the patties carefully into the hot oil in small batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Flip gently to cook the other side evenly.
- Drain and serve: Once cooked, transfer the hash browns to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat with remaining patties. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the shredded sweet potato is well-patted dry to achieve crispy hash browns.
- You can adjust seasoning to taste, adding garlic powder or cayenne for extra flavor.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable or canola oil, for frying.
- If you prefer gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch.
- These hash browns can be kept warm in a low oven while frying remaining batches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hash brown
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
