Sweet Potato Latkes with a Spicy Twist

The Perfect Balance of Flavors

A dollop of chipotle sour cream adds a delightful spicy-cool contrast to the sweet potato goodness. This unexpected combination will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Get Started with These Simple Ingredients

For the chipotle sour cream:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

For the latkes:

• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Cooking Up a Storm

Begin by mixing the sour cream and minced chipotle chile until well combined. Set aside for later.

Next, heat your oven to its lowest setting and line a large plate with a double layer of paper towels. This will come in handy for draining excess oil from your latkes.

In a separate bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, scallions, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well incorporated.

Frying Up the Latkes

Add the vegetable oil to a skillet with high sides and place it over medium-high heat. Once hot but not smoking, spoon in 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture, using a metal spatula to flatten it into a rough circle about 3 inches in diameter. Repeat with 3 more latkes.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook until golden on the first side, about 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer the cooked latkes to the paper-towel-lined plate and keep them warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining sweet potato mixture.

Serve and Enjoy!

Serve your crispy sweet potato latkes with a dollop of that delicious chipotle sour cream. This unexpected combination is sure to become a new favorite!