Description
Crispy, flavorful hash browns made from sweet potatoes, seasoned with cinnamon and smoked paprika. A healthier alternative to traditional hash browns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes.
- 2. Grate the sweet potatoes using the large holes of a box grater or a food processor with a grating attachment.
- 3. Place the grated sweet potato in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This is a crucial step for achieving crispiness.
- 4. In a medium bowl, toss the grated sweet potato with olive oil, cinnamon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 5. Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add a little extra oil if needed.
- 6. Add the seasoned sweet potato mixture to the hot skillet. Spread it out in an even layer, pressing down gently with a spatula to form a patty or a flatter, even surface. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- 7. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Resist the urge to move them too much in the first few minutes, allowing them to form a nice crust.
- 8. Flip the hash browns and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the other side is also golden brown and crispy.
- 9. Remove from the skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
Allow the hash browns to cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil for best crispiness, or in a toaster oven. Microwaving can make them soft and lose their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g