Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound), peeled
- 1 medium apple (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Step 1: Grate the sweet potato and apple using the coarse side of a box grater. Place the mixture onto a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze firmly to remove as much excess liquid as possible.
- Step 2: Transfer the drained sweet potato and apple mixture to a medium bowl. Add the lightly beaten egg, flour, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
- Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, drop the hash brown mixture by 1/4 cup increments into the pan, forming small, flat patties (hash browns).
- Step 4: Cook the hash browns for 4 to 5 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until they are deep golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.
- Step 5: Remove the cooked hash browns from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil before serving immediately.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, squeeze the grated potato and apple mixture extremely well; excess moisture is the number one enemy of a perfect hash brown crust.
- Store leftover cooled hash browns in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- To revive the crispy texture, reheat refrigerated hash browns in a 350°F oven or a toaster oven for 5 to 7 minutes until hot and golden again; microwaving will make them soggy.
- These versatile hash browns are delicious served alongside savory scrambled eggs or topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a sweeter treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American