Take everything you love about sweet potato fries and mashed sweet potatoes, combine them, and you have these delicious sweet potato fritters. The recipe below pairs the natural sweetness of the tuber with a touch of curry powder for a bit of heat; the result is a delicious fritter that makes the perfect main or side.
Once you've prepared these fritters, there are tons of great ways to serve them. Consider topping them with avocado and a poached egg for a filling vegetarian main. Or just serve them alongside your favorite protein, like pan-roasted chicken breasts or broiled steak. Either way, they'll be a delicious and colorful addition to your plate.
Perhaps the best part of this recipe is that it's even easier with leftover cold sweet potatoes, so you can easily bake the potatoes a day in advance and cook up the fritters when ready to serve.
Sweet Potato Fritters
4
20 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
2 sweet potatoes
1 egg
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup frying oil
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prick the sweet potatoes on all sides with a fork, wrap in foil, and place in the oven. Roast for 1 hour, turning at least once.
When the sweet potatoes are cooked, place them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Steam for about 10 minutes, then remove the plastic and peel the potatoes.
Place the flesh in a bowl and mash well. Allow to cool slightly, then mix in the egg, curry powder, and salt.
Add one tablespoon of flour at a time to stiffen the mixture to make sure the fritters hold together.
Heat the oil in a pan. Scoop 1/4 cup of the sweet potato mixture into the pan, and press into a disc about 2 inches thick. Do the same with the remaining mixture, working in batches. Cook about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel.
Serve hot.