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Sweet-Potato Fritters

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Accompanied by the Yogurt-Mint Dip, these fritters make a nice appetizer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce potato with fork. Cook in microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes per side. Spoon enough cooked potato from skin into 1-cup measure to fill. Transfer 1 cup potato to medium bowl; add butter and mash well. Mix in sugar, mint, salt and cinnamon, then egg. Whisk flour, breadcrumbs and baking powder into potato mixture to make dough.

    Step 2

    Pour enough oil into heavy medium saucepan to reach depth of 1 inch; heat oil to 325°F. Working in batches, drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve fritters hot with Yogurt-Mint Dip.

TagsSweet PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableMintHerbs & SpicesYogurtDairyStarterSnackDinnerNut FreeVegetarianQuick30 Minutes or LessEasyFryMicrowaveBon Appétit
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