Half-Moon Sweet Potato Fritters

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Golden fritters shaped into half-moons, packed with sweet potato and herbs, with a crisp exterior and tender interior. This american-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs large egg, all-purpose flour, finely chopped fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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, peeled and grated sweet potatoes
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup, finely minced onion
• 2 tbsp, plus extra for frying olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 medium grated sweet potatoes, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup finely minced onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, mixing until fully incorporated and sticky.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Drop 1/4 cup portions of the mixture into the pan, flattening each into a 3-inch circle, then shape into half-moons by pressing the edges together.
3. Step 3: Fry for 3-4 minutes per side over medium heat until golden brown and crisp at the edges, turning once carefully with a spatula to avoid breaking.
4. Step 4: Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, letting them rest for 2 minutes until the outside is crispy and the inside is tender and holds together when lifted.