Description
Crispy Sweet Potato Cakes with Feta Cream and Sriracha Honey are golden pan-fried sweet potato cakes served with a smooth feta cream and finished with a glossy sweet-and-spicy Sriracha honey drizzle. They make an easy and impressive appetiser, brunch dish, light lunch, or vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Cakes:
2 cups (300 g) mashed sweet potato
1 large egg
¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, for frying
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Feta Cream:
150 g feta cheese
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
Pinch of black pepper
For the Sriracha Honey:
¼ cup honey
1–2 tablespoons Sriracha, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Crumbled feta
Sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, egg, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Mix until a soft but cohesive mixture forms.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a small, thick patty.
If the mixture feels too soft, refrigerate the patties for 10–15 minutes before frying.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the sweet potato cakes and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
Transfer to a plate and allow excess oil to drain briefly.
Add the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a small bowl, combine the honey, Sriracha, lime juice, and salt.
Stir until smooth and adjust the Sriracha to taste.
Spread or dollop the feta cream over a serving platter.
Arrange the crispy sweet potato cakes over the cream.
Drizzle generously with the Sriracha honey.
Finish with fresh parsley or cilantro, crumbled feta, and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
Use well-drained mashed sweet potato so the mixture is not too wet.
Chill the patties if they feel too soft before frying.
Use a non-stick skillet for easier flipping.
Allow each side to develop a golden crust before turning.
Adjust the Sriracha according to your preferred spice level.
Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean