Sweet Potato Fritters
These crisp and savory Sweet Potato Fritters make an irresistible fall appetizer or side dish–perfect for parties or cozy winter dinners. Makes about 16 fritters.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, 1 large, 2 medium or 3 small sweet potatoes
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ⅔ cup all purpose-flour
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Chopped basil for serving
- Sour cream for serving
Equipment
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or prepare the pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and grate them using the large holes of a box grater (or use a food processor with the grating disc). Gently press down on the shredded potatoes with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Combine the grated potatoes, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, flour and green onions in a large bowl.
- Stir in the lightly beaten eggs.
- Portion out the fritter batter using a ¼-cup-measuring cup, and place on the baking sheet. Pat down lightly and form into patties, not packing them down too much. Space them 2-3 inches apart on the sheet.
- Bake the fritters for 25-30 minutes, flipping them over halfway to cook on the other side. Bake until they are browned on both sides.
- Garnish the fritters with chopped basil and serve with a dab of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 158kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 666mg, Potassium: 447mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 16289IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 2mg