Healthy Sweet Potato Panko Tots
featured in Veggie Tots 4 Ways
These tots are made with grated sweet potatoes and a crispy panko coating, baked to perfection instead of fried. A perfect side dish or snack.
Tasty Team
May 14, 2023
76% would make again
Under 30 minutes

Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 3 servings
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs (15 g)
- ⅓ cup parsley (10 g), minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
Nutrition Info
- Calories 126
- Fat 2g
- Carbs 20g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 4g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grate the sweet potato with a coarse cheese grater.
- Transfer the grated bits to a medium bowl and season with a ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Mix the sweet potato until well incorporated.
- Let the sweet potato sit for 20 minutes until the salt has drawn out some of the moisture.
- Pour the sweet potato into a kitchen towel and twist to strain as much liquid as you can.
- Place the grated sweet potato back into a bowl and mix with the breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion powder, remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, pepper, and egg, and mix until well combined.
- From the mixutre into 15 even sized tots and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, flipping each halfway through..
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
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