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Golden camote tops sweet potato fritters served with a light sugar dusting on a ceramic plate

Camote Tops Bring Sweet Potato Flavor to a Crisp Snack

Camote tops are crispy sweet potato fritters with a lightly sweet flavor and tender center, making them an easy snack or treat when you want a simple homemade bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 97
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups peeled and grated camote (sweet potato)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • oil for frying
  • white sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel, grate, and rinse the camotes. Place them in a large bowl and mix with the brown sugar, flour, and vanilla until combined.
Cooking
  1. Add a thin layer of oil to a large pan and heat over medium high heat.
  2. Spoon the camote mixture into the hot oil and fry each portion for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Transfer the fried camote tops to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then sprinkle with white sugar before serving.

Notes

Rinse the grated camotes before mixing to help create a balanced texture in the finished fritters.