Easy Sweet Potato Fritters Baby Led Weaning Recipe
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These sweet potato fritters for babies are soft, naturally sweet and easy for little hands to pick up. They’re a simple baby-led weaning lunch or snack made with sweet potato, egg, flour and a little paprika.
Suitable from around 6 months, these fritters are quick to make and can be prepared ahead and frozen, making them a handy option for busy days. They are also easy to adapt if you need an egg-free version.
They make great alternatives to sweet potato wedges, and can be served alongside a homemade fish finger or homemade chicken nugget. Your baby will love them all!
Why you will love these baby sweet potato fritters:
Soft enough for baby-led weaning.
Made with simple everyday ingredients.
No added sugar or salt.
Ready in around 35 minutes.
Freezer-friendly.
Suitable for babies, toddlers and the whole family.
Read on for how to make them, how to serve them and how to store them!
Why You’ll Love These Sweet Potato Fritters
These easy sweet potato fritters are one of my favourite ways to serve sweet potato during baby-led weaning. They’re soft, naturally sweet and easy for little hands to pick up, making them a great finger food for babies from 6 months.
They’re made with just a handful of simple ingredients and are really quick to prepare. The sweet potato gives the fritters a lovely naturally sweet flavour, while the egg and flour help create soft little patties that are easy for babies and toddlers to hold and eat.
They’re perfect for baby-led weaning
If you’re looking for a simple baby-led weaning recipe that doesn’t involve much preparation, these sweet potato fritters are a great option. They’re soft enough for babies who are learning to manage different textures, while still being something the whole family can enjoy.
They’re also a handy way to introduce sweet potato if your little one isn’t keen on eating it as mash or wedges.
Easy to make ahead
I love recipes that can be made ahead, especially when you have a baby or toddler to feed. These fritters can be made in advance and kept in the fridge or freezer, so you can have an easy lunch, dinner or snack ready when you need it.
They’re also really versatile. Serve them on their own as a finger food or pair them with vegetables, chicken, fish or a dip to make a more complete meal.
Is This Recipe Right for Your Baby?
- Suitability: Suitable from 6 months+ for baby-led weaning. These soft sweet potato fritters are easy for little hands to hold and naturally sweet, making them an ideal finger food while providing fibre and vitamin A to support healthy growth and development.
- Dietary Tags: Vegetarian | Nut-Free | Dairy-Free | Contains Egg | Freezer-Friendly | Can be made Gluten-Free | Can be made Vegan
- Time & Yield: 15 minutes prep + 21 minutes cook | Makes 6 fritters | Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly and reheat until piping hot before cooling to a safe temperature for serving.
Can Babies Eat Sweet Potato Fritters?
Yes yes! Sweet potato fritters are a great finger food for baby-led weaning, combining nutrition, taste, and easy preparation.
The best part of this recipe is that the fritters are rich in vitamins and minerals, sweet potatoes provide a naturally sweet flavour that little ones love, making mealtime more fun.
They are great in so many recipes such as a vegan curry, sweet potato soup, sweet potato muffins or a simple sweet potato mash.
These healthy sweet potato fritters are soft and easy to chew, perfect for babies and toddlers developing their motor skills.
With no added salt, the delicious fritters are a healthy choice that's safe for young palates while also being a yummy option for parents weekend brunch or for quick dinners.
Versatile and simple to make, easy fritters can easily be paired with other foods such as salmon nuggets to introduce new flavours and textures using simple ingredients.
How To Serve Sweet Potato Fritters For Baby Led Weaning
These sweet potato fritters are suitable for baby-led weaning from around 6 months, provided your baby is ready for solid foods. They’re soft, easy to pick up and make a lovely addition to a baby’s lunch or dinner.
For younger babies who are just starting baby-led weaning, allow the fritter to cool and offer it as a whole piece for your baby to grasp. As your baby develops their pincer grip, you can cut the fritter into smaller pieces that are easier for them to pick up themselves.
What Can I use as an Alternative To Sweet Potato
If you're looking to change up the sweet potato fritters, there are several other vegetables that can be used instead into the recipe in an easy way.
Carrots, white potato, or even butternut squash can provide natural sweetness and moisture while also adding a colourful twist to the fritters.
You can also experiment with mashed peas for a vibrant green option or incorporate finely grated beetroot for an earthy flavour and a stunning looking fritter for a healthy recipe.
The key is to maintain a balance of moisture, so consider squeezing out excess water from watery vegetables such as courgettes.
This way, you can create a variety of tasty and nutritious fritters that will keep mealtime exciting for your little one and older kids too.
What Age Can Babies Have Sweet Potato Fritters?
Most babies can tuck into sweet potato fritters from around 6 months — when they’re ready to start solids and can sit up with support — but always watch for signs they’re keen.
Ingredient information
Sweet potato - This sweet potato BLW recipe is a great weaning ingredient, they are sweet but can be soft enough for baby. They are a great main ingredient in this fritter recipe.
Flour - I have used self raising flour as that is what I had, but you can use plain flour or even and oat flour (rolled oats blitzed to flour) or almond flour for a slightly different taste.
Egg - I have used a medium egg for this recipe as it binds the fritters together really well. you could use an egg replacer or olive oil instead for vegan babies.
Paprika - I have added a little paprika for a little extra flavour. You could use other spices such as ground cumin or or ground coriander or onion powder or garlic powder or leave it out altogether if you prefer.
Olive oil - I have used an extra virgin olive oil to cook the fritters, you could use unsalted butter or even coconut oil, avocado oil or a good quality vegetable oil for different flavours and tastes. A great way to add in new tastes and flavours.
How To Make Sweet Potato Fritters
These sweet potato fritters are really simple to make and only need a handful of everyday ingredients.
1. Cook the sweet potato
Peel and dice 280g of sweet potato and add it to a saucepan of hot water. Cook for around 15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is very soft and easily pierced with a fork.
Drain well and transfer the cooked sweet potato to a large mixing bowl.
2. Make the fritter mixture
Mash the sweet potato with a fork, then add the medium egg, self-raising flour and paprika.
Mix everything together until well combined and you have a thick fritter batter. The mixture will be sticky, so don’t worry if it doesn’t look like a traditional dough.
3. Cook the sweet potato fritters
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
Lightly flour a tablespoon, then scoop out a spoonful of the fritter mixture and carefully place it into the frying pan. Use the floured spoon to gently press the mixture down and shape it into a fritter.
Cook for around 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
The mixture is quite sticky, so using a well-floured spoon and spatula makes shaping and turning the fritters much easier.
Repeat with the remaining mixture. This recipe makes around 6 sweet potato fritters.
Allow the fritters to cool before serving to your baby.
Sweet Potato Fritters Variations
Egg-free sweet potato fritters - To make the recipe egg free, you will need to make a flaxseed egg. Mix 2 tablespoons of flaxseeds with 2 tablespoons of warm water, let it sit for 5 minutes or so until thickened.
Gluten-free sweet potato fritters- You can use a gluten-free flour or an oat or almond flour.
Dairy-free sweet potato fritters- The recipe is dairy free.
Sweet potato and broccoli fritters - Add finely chopped, well cooked broccoli.
Sweet potato and carrot fritters - Replace some of the sweet potato with cooked, mashed carrot.
What to serve with sweet potato fritters
The sweet potato patties would be great served with shredded chicken and broccoli or cauliflower florets. You could also serve with a homemade ketchup or sour cream with a squeeze of lemon, these are a great little dipping sauce for baby and picky toddlers to make a complete meal.
You could serve the sweet potato fritters recipe alongside fish fingers , salmon nuggets or homemade chicken nuggets.
Other recipes you may like: Carrot fritters, Pork patty, apple fritters , sweet potato fries or broccoli fritter for baby.
How To Serve Sweet Potato Fritters
For babies around 6 months old who are ready for solid foods, serve the fritters as soft, easy to grip pieces. Make sure the fritters cooked until soft throughout and allow it to cool to a suitable temperature before serving.
For younger babies who are still developing how to pick up food, a whole fritter can be be easier to hold. As your baby develops their feeding skills, you can cut the fritter into smaller pieces.
Always supervise your baby while they are eating and make sure they are sitting upright.
These fritters can be served on their own or alongside other vegetables.
How to store Sweet Potato Fritters
The fritters once cooled, can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days in between parchment paper to stop them sticking together. If you wanted to reheat the fritters, you will only be able to reheat once from the fridge.
I would suggest heating them up in the oven on a baking tray, at 180 degrees, for 15 minutes. Leave to cool before serving to your baby.
Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Fritters?
To store in the freezer, leave the fritters to cool at room temperature and store in an airtight container or in an airtight freezer bag. They can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Frying pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Large bowl - Definitely choose a stainless steel one - they are lighter than the stone or glass ones and very easy to clean.
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
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You can use either for this recipe. Sweet potato is always a winner in our home though.
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A pan fried mashed potato type cake. Perfect for BLW.
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Yes, suitable from 6 months old. Check that your baby is ready to start weaning.
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Yes, check the storage instructions section.
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Yes you can use a flax egg method. Check the recipe variation section to find out how.
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They will not work without flour, you could use a gluten free flour or oat flour instead.
Recipe | Easy Sweet Potato Fritters Baby Led Weaning Recipe
Easy Sweet Potato Fritters Baby Led Weaning Recipe
This is a great recipe for baby-led weaning and toddlers. The perfect finger food for baby.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by placing the sweet potato in a saucepan with hot water and cook the potatoes for 15 minutes or so until very soft.
- Once the sweet potato is cooked, drain the water and place into a large mixing bowl.
- Mash the sweet potatoes using a fork and add the egg, flour and paprika into the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together until combined to make a fritter batter,
- Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan and heat on a medium-high heat, Flour a tablespoon and scoop out a tablespoon of the fritter mixture and place into the frying pan. Press down using the floured spoon and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. The mixture is sticky, so you will need a well floured spoon and spatula.
- Repeat until you have used all of the mixture. The mixture will make 6 fritters.
- Leave to cool before serving to your baby.
Notes
If you wanted to make the recipe gluten-free, you will need to use a gluten-free flour or you can use almond flour.
You could replace the egg with approx 50g of olive oil to make the recipe vegan.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
These sweet potato fritters are such an easy way to serve sweet potato to your baby. They’re soft, simple to make and perfect for little hands to pick up and explore.
I love making a batch at a time so there are always a few ready for an easy lunch, snack or family meal. If your little one enjoys these, they’re definitely one to add to your baby-led weaning recipe rotation!
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