Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes), grated
• 1/2 cup grated white onion
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg and 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons or 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

Grate the sweet potato and onion and place in a medium bowl. Add in scallions, flour, baking powder, beaten eggs, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Lightly Fried Version:

Heat the 1/4 cup oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, spoon roughly 1/4 cup of the latke batter into the skillet, pressing lightly down to form a pancake shape.

Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Serve with your choice of sauces.

Baked Version:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush 1 tablespoon of the oil to evenly coat a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon roughly 1/4 cup of the latke batter onto the prepared baking sheet, lightly pressing down to form a pancake shape. Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the tops of the latkes. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once until lightly browned and crisp.