Crispy (!) sweet potato bites with Parmesan & truffle

Some combinations are simply made for each other. Sweet potato, Parmesan, and truffle mayonnaise? That's one of them. These little golden brown bites are soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and get an irresistible finishing touch with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and creamy truffle mayo. Perfect for a party, as a luxurious appetizer, or as a surprising starter.

And the best part? You can make them ahead of time and reheat them in the oven, air fryer, or deep fryer just before serving. That means minimal stress, maximum impact.

Recipe for approximately 40 snacks

Preparation : 15 minutes
Preparation : 15 minutes

Supplies :

• (Electric) grater
  
• Deep bowl
  
• Deep fryer or deep fryer

Ingredients

• 450 g sweet potatoes, peeled
  
• 1 red onion
  
• 2 medium eggs
  
• 120 g flour
  
• 45 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  
• Black pepper & salt
  
• Sunflower oil, for frying
  
• Truffle mayonnaise, to serve

How to make the potato bites

1. Prepare
   Peel the sweet potatoes, pat them dry, and grate them finely. Place the grated potatoes in a large bowl.

2. Add onion and eggs
   Grate or finely chop the red onion and add it. Crack the eggs into the bowl and mix well.

3. To season
   Season the mixture generously with salt and black pepper. Add half the Parmesan cheese and the flour, and stir again.

4. Making shapes
   Scoop a generous spoonful of the mixture at a time and shape it into small oval loaves. Place them on a plate ready for baking.

5. Baking
   Heat a layer of oil in a frying pan or set the deep fryer to 180°C (350°F). Carefully slide the bites into the oil (two spoons are easiest) and fry until golden brown and crispy.

6. Serve
   Drain the bites on paper towels. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve with a generous dollop of truffle mayonnaise or drizzle it over the top.

Small bite, big effect

Whether you serve them as an appetizer, a party starter, or a guilty pleasure for yourself, these sweet potato bites are always a hit. Crunchy, creamy, and with that luxurious truffle-Parmesan twist, your guests are guaranteed to be talking about them for years to come.

🍕 Find more recipes from Shannah here like this breakfast pizza

Author - Shannah van der Wal

Photographer & content creator Shannah combines her love for photography and food on her food blog Just Gimme Fries . Here, she combines Asian and Western food through easy, yet delicious recipes. She's also always happy with fries, cat videos, and Japanese facts.