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Get a large pot of salted water on the stove and bring it to a boil.
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Boil the sweet potato chunks until they are completely tender, about 20 minutes.
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In the meantime, cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
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Remove them from the skillet.
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Crumble them up and get them into a mixing bowl along with the eggs, shallot, maple syrup, brown sugar, cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and paprika.
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When the potatoes are done, drain them and let them cool.
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Then put them all through either a potato ricer or food mill right into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.
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Give the mixture a big stir until it is uniform and smooth.
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Heat about 4 inches of vegetable oil in a pot over medium high heat.
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Use a deep fry thermometer to monitor the temperature of the oil.
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Keep it in the oil the entire time you are frying.
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When the oil reaches 320 F, use a heaping tablespoon to scoop the batter right into the oil in batches of 6.
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Let them fry until golden and crispy on the outside, about 3-4 minutes.
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Then transfer them with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels so they can drain.
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Repeat until the batter is gone.
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When the fritters are all done, serve them immediately.
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They are fantastic dipped in ketchup!
