Sweet Potato Fritters
Yield 15 units
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Description
These fritters are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare.Kosher, Pareve (without the dip) or Dairy
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Chef knife
- Colander
Ingredients
For the fritters:
- 2 lbs (1kg) sweet potatoes peeled and roughly cut
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or more if needed
- 1/2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
For baked fritters
- 1/4 cup olive oil for brushing
For fried fritters
- unsalted butter or oil for fraying
For the sour cream dip:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of ground black pepper
- optional A handful of chives chopped
Instructions
Prepare the sweet potatoes:
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into rough chunks.
- Place the chunks in a pot and cover with water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes in a colander and let them cool slightly for about an hour before mashing.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl and add the flour, soy sauce, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix until you have a uniform and slightly sticky mixture. If the mixture is too soft, add a bit more flour. I like to mix with my hands to ensure all the flour is fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 15) with your hands.
Option 1: Frying in butter or oil
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of butter (or oil) in a pan over low heat.
- Increase the heat to medium.
- Fry the fritters until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a tray lined with paper towels to drain.
Option 2: Baking
- Preheat your oven to 400°F/200°C.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with oil.
- Place the patties onto the baking sheet and brush the tops with oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder (or onion powder), salt, pepper, and chopped chives (optional).
- Serve the sauce alongside the fritters.