Sweet-Potato Fritters Recipe

Name: Sweet-Potato Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1-pound red-skinned sweet potato (yam); 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 large egg; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs made from crustless French bread; 1 tablespoon baking powder; Vegetable oil (for frying); Yogurt-Mint Dip

Servings: persons

1 1-pound red-skinned sweet potato (yam)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs made from crustless French bread
1 tablespoon baking powder
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Yogurt-Mint Dip

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Pierce potato with fork.
3
Cook in microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes per side.
4
Spoon enough cooked potato from skin into 1-cup measure to fill.
5
Transfer 1 cup potato to medium bowl; add butter and mash well.
6
Mix in sugar, mint, salt and cinnamon, then egg.
7
Whisk flour, breadcrumbs and baking powder into potato mixture to make dough.
8
Pour enough oil into heavy medium saucepan to reach depth of 1 inch; heat oil to 325F.
9
Working in batches, drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls into oil.
10
Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
11
Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm.
12
Repeat with remaining batter.
13
Serve fritters hot with Yogurt-Mint Dip.

286

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1-pound red-skinned sweet potato (yam), 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Sweet-Potato Fritters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet-Potato Fritters

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