Crispy Sweet Potato Fritters
Golden, crisp on the outside and softly tender within, Sweet Potato Fritters are one of those recipes that quietly earn a permanent place in your kitchen. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, they sit comfortably between comfort food and something you can justify on a busy weeknight. Whether you serve them as a snack, a side, or the main event with a good dip, this sweet potato fritters recipe is endlessly adaptable and reliably delicious.
Ingredients
- 250 g sweet potatoes about 1 large potato, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1 egg medium
- 50 g plain flour all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ras el hanout or curry powder or garam masala
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- If the sweet potatoes seem very wet after grating, squeeze out excess moisture using a clean tea towel or paper towel before mixing.
- Place the grated sweet potatoes, minced garlic, egg, flour, spices, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix everything until well combined.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
- Form 6-8 patties with your hands, flattenig them slightly as you go and placing them directly into the pan.
- Fry the sweet potato fritters for 4 minutes on each side until crispy and deep golden brown.
- Serve with harissa yoghurt or your favourite dip!
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5106IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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