Cinnamon-Sweet Potato Latkes with Maple Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A festive twist on traditional latkes featuring roasted sweet potatoes and warm cinnamon, drizzled with pure maple syrup for Hanukkah. This Jewish-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 57 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, yellow onion, large egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, about 1 lb sweet potatoes
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and grate 2 medium sweet potatoes and 1 small yellow onion using a box grater, then wrap in a towel and squeeze out all liquid (2 minutes).
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix the squeezed sweet potatoes and onion with 1 large egg, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt; combine until evenly distributed.
3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (350°F).
4. Step 4: Form the mixture into 8 patties (1/2 inch thick, 3 inches wide) and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
5. Step 5: Transfer to a wire rack to drain; serve immediately with 2 tbsp pure maple syrup drizzled over the top.