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Crispy Cheese Smashed Sweet Potato Pancakes with Chili Fried Egg

Recipe by Craig Morrison on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. Crispy, cheesy sweet‑potato pancakes topped with a perfectly fried egg and a burst of chili oil. The combination of sweet potatoes, sharp cheddar, and spicy garnish makes a satisfying dish for any meal.

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Crispy Cheese Smashed Sweet Potato Pancakes with Chili Fried Egg by Craig Morrison, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and microwave on high for 15–20 minutes, or until they are tender enough to mash.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The sweet potato is tender enough to mash after microwaving.

  2. Place each cooked sweet potato between two sheets of parchment paper and smash it with a burger press, spatula, or the bottom of a pan until flattened to a pancake shape.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The potato is flattened into a broad cake while held between parchment.

  3. Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat. Add small rounds of cheddar cheese to the pan, then place a smashed sweet‑potato pancake on top of each cheese round.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The potato sits on the cheddar as it melts in the skillet.

  4. Cook the pancake‑cheese stack until the bottom is golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook the other side until equally crisp.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Both sides develop a crisp golden surface.

  5. Repeat the cheese‑and‑potato stacking and cooking process for all remaining potatoes.

  6. Wipe the skillet clean, then add the crispy chili oil and heat over medium heat.

  7. Crack the eggs into the hot oil and fry them to your preferred doneness; cover with a lid for the last 15–20 seconds to set the whites while keeping the yolks runny.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The egg whites set while the yolks remain runny.

  8. Stack the cooked sweet‑potato pancakes on a serving plate, place the fried egg on top, and garnish with dollops of crème fraîche, pickled red onions, extra chili crisp, and sliced chives.

  9. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Microwave Sweet Potatoes First
Microwave the whole sweet potatoes on high for 15–20 minutes until tender enough to mash.
Use Parchment for Smashing
Place each cooked sweet potato between two sheets of parchment paper before smashing.
Flip After 3–4 Minutes per Side
Cook the pancake‑cheese stack until the bottom is golden and crispy (about 3–4 minutes), then flip and repeat.
Cover Egg Briefly to Set Whites
When frying the egg in chili oil, cover with a lid for the last 15–20 seconds to set the whites while keeping yolks runny.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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