This post is an updated post with new photos, as these sweet potato and apple fritters are still a major favourite!
Since remaking these this morning, both kids have had 3 each. I don't like my chances of saving any for lunches next week.
Fritters are a favourite at Kidgredients HQ. Both kids eat them, regardless of their contents! These sweet potato and apple fritters were winners!
The first time I made them I made them gluten free by mistake (I pulled the wrong flour from the cupboard). And they were delish. So much so that Miss 4 demanded them for her preschool lunch.
Properly demanded, with threats attached "if you don't give me those fritters, I won't go to preschool" (I always react to threats that involve non-attendance at preschool).
Anyway, it turned out they really were quite yummy cold, as I experienced when I forget to heat them up at dinner time. Obviously it had been a great week. Anyway, they are yummy!
Don't read this thinking I'm crazy because I've combined apple and sweet potato. It makes them so tasty, savoury, but simultaneously sweet.
Thinking back I remember now that apple and sweet potato was a favourite combo for miss 4 when she was a bub and eating puree. So it was already established as a winner.
I tried frying these in coconut oil, but it wasn't quite right, so if you can, stick to olive oil. They could possibly be baked, but I'll leave that up to you to play around with.
The sage really adds to the flavour in these and as you can see there is no salt etc, so please use the sage!
These freeze really well and will defrost overnight in the fridge in time for lunches or would defrost by lunchtime if left in the lunchbox. T
hese are the perfect side for meat and three veg meals too, so maybe make a double batch if you want to have them handy.
You can also try these other fritter recipes that will surely be a big hit to your kids:
- Cauliflower, broccoli and cheese fritters, 5 ingredients!
- Chicken, halloumi and kale fritters, 4 ingredients
- Baked zucchini fritters, 4 ingredients!
Sweet potato and apple fritters
Ingredients
- 500 grams sweet potato peeled, diced and cooked until mashable
- 2 large apples grated
- 1 egg
- 1 cup self raising flour
- OR: GLUTEN FREE? 1⅓ cups quinoa flour
- Olive oil for frying
- ½ tsp ground sage
Instructions
- Grate the apple into the mashed sweet potato.
- Add the sage, flour and egg.
- Mix to combine well.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry tablespoonfuls of the mixture over medium- high heat until golden.
- Serve hot or cold.
Nadine says
Is there a type of Apple that works best for these (e.g. red delicious, Granny Smith, Jazz etc)?
Can’t wait to try for my toddler 😁
Kylie says
I tend to use pink lady apples for pretty much everything!
Nicky says
Am I able to replace self raising with same ratio almond flour and t-spoon bicarbonate
Kylie says
I've never tried it- let me know how it turns out!
Jessica says
OMG! These are so good! I used coconut oil to cook the fritters in and wow so yummy! My 2yr old twins will love these!
Robyn says
The recipe says "cooked" sweet potatoes. How long should I cook them? Everything I'm finding online for diced sweet potatoes says about 30-45 minutes. Then, Are you saying to cut the apples in SLICES (for the fritter shape) and add them to the mashed sweet potatoes mixture? It's a little unclear! My son loves anything sweet potato so i'd love to try these!
Kylie says
Hi Robyn, I cook the sweet potatoes until soft on the stove, in boiling water. They take about 15 minutes depending on the size of your dice. The apple is grated as per the ingredients list.
Lieze says
If I use spelt flour instead if self raising, do I add a teaspoon of bicarb?
Kylie says
I have never made them with spelt flour, but bicarb or baking powder would probably be a good idea.
Lydia says
Can you use regular flour? Or whole wheat flour? Thank you!
Kylie says
Of Course! Same ratio. 😉
Belinda says
I roasted the sweet potato & blended it up, replaced the sage with a teaspoon of cinnamon and fried in half olive oil half butter - amazing. I dare you to try this version! An absolute fav in our house.
Kate says
Hey would you defrost over night in fridge and microwave to warm, yummy recipe thanks
Kylie says
That's exactly what I do!
Adele says
I made these today, but cooked them in the oven (simply because I didn't have time to stand by the stove to fry them!). I made them mini-muffin size, and they took about 15min to cook in a standard oven.
Kylie says
Nice work! I hope you enjoyed them!
Liz says
How many muffins Did not make?
Kylie says
How many fritters? It makes 20.
Shea L Shackleford says
If anyone is interested, I had success baking these in the oven at 425 on a well oiled nonstick pan. They cooked for twenty minutes and flipped halfway through.
Kylie says
I love this and I'm going to try baking them!
Denise says
Is there something else I could use instead of egg. My son has an egg allergy
Kylie says
You could probably use a chia egg? It's for binding, without it they may not stick together.
Daisywulf says
Just a suggestion for future reference, as it's obviously too late for your commenter, but I'd replace the egg with applesauce. It's often used in baking as an egg replacement, and would go great in this recipe! About a quarter cup per egg is the general rule.
Kirri says
This reply may be a little late for you Denise, but there is an 'egg replacement' powder you can get that you mix with water. Check the health food section at your supermarket. We used it when my son was allergic to eggs. Made cooking what we liked so much easier. 🙂
My Brown Paper Packages says
Maybe this is how I get my toddler to eat potato!
Kylie says
I hope it works for you. Picky little eaters can be so trying!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
My boys loved sweet potato and apple puree when they were bubs too - will be giving these a go soon!
Have a great time at the snow 🙂
Kylie says
Thanks Lauren, we are loving the snow! 🙂
Vicki@Boiledeggsandsoldiers.com says
These sound great, right up my alley.
Kylie says
I have to admit... I ate 6 fresh out of the frypan. 🙂
bakeplaysmile says
What a brilliant recipe!! Kids would absolutely love this! Have a great weekend and thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party!! xx
Kylie says
Thanks for having me Lucy! 🙂 we're at the snow, having lots of fun already!
Stephanie says
I'm intrigued with the combination of apple and sweet potato. Will have to try it out!
Kylie says
Trust me, it really works! 🙂
Mum-bo-Jumbo says
These sound so simple and tasty! I have some fresh from the garden white sweet potato. Kylie, will they be okay to use instead of regular sweet potato?
Kylie says
Should be fine! Seasonal food at its best!
Teresa says
Thanks Kylie for remembering us Gluten free people!
Keep up the good work! Xx
Kylie says
🙂 trying my best to keep everyone happy! 🙂
Maz says
Can you freeze these before frying then fry them after defrosting as and when required?
Kylie says
You are better off freezing after frying. Otherwise they will probably become very wet and soggy.