Spicy Sweet Potato Fritter Recipe

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The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes blends beautifully a hint of heat in these sweet potato fritters.

The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes blends beautifully with a spicy kick in this sweet potato fritter recipe. The fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. And, the best part is you will only need 5 ingredients and less than one hour to make them. appetizer.

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These sweet potato fritters are a delicious appetizer or side dish that everyone will love. We like the way the zesty yogurt sauce adds a kick for a little extra flavor, but if you don’t like spicy, you can always leave it out.

Why you will love this recipe

  • Flavor – Sweet potatoes have natural sweetness that pairs wonderfully with savory spices and seasonings.
  • Texture – They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside the perfect blend of textures.
a picture of the ingredients for sweet potato fritters: hot sauce, yogurt, shredded sweet potatoes, egg, flour, spicy seasoning, cinnamon

Here is what you will need

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Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes – any variety
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Large Eggs
  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • Chili garlic sauce or sriracha sauce
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream

    How to make this sweet potato fritters recipe

    Prepare the ingredients: shred the potatoes, whisk the egg in a small bowl, and measure the flour, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, yogurt, and hot sauce.

    The ingredients in a mixing bowl

    STEP 1: Place the shredded sweet potatoes, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, flour, and egg into a large mixing bowl.

    Shredded sweet potatoes in a bowl

    STEP 2: Use a wooden spoon to mix all of the ingredients together.

    sweet potato fritters in a pan cooking

    STEP 3: Add just enough oil to cover the bottom of a frying pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the fritter batter and form it into patties about 1 3/4 inch to 2 inches in size and add them to the hot oil in the pan. Cook the fritters in the hot pan until they become golden brown (approximately 3 minutes). Flip them over and cook for 3 minutes longer

    spicy yogurt sauce in a small bowl

    STEP 4: In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and hot sauce to make the spicy yogurt sauce. Serve the fritters with the sauce on the side for dipping.

    How to make sweet potato fritters ahead of time

    Mix the sweet potato fritters batter following the instructions in the recipe card. Store the uncooked fritters in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a day.

    To cook the fritters, remove them from the refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes before cooking, and form the sweet potato mixture into patties. Follow the cooking instructions on the recipe card.

    Make ahead and freeze

    Follow the instructions on the recipe card. Once the fritters are formed, place the uncooked sweet potato fritters on a baking sheet and into the freezer. Once the fritters are frozen, place them in a freezer container or freezer bag and store them for up to three months.

    Thaw the fritters in the refrigerator overnight and cook them according to the instructions on the recipe card.

    overhead view of sweet potato fritters

    How to store and reheat leftovers

    Store leftover sweet potato fritters in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    Freeze leftover fritters by placing the leftovers on a baking sheet and into the freezer. Once they are frozen place them in a plastic bag for up to 3 months.

    Thaw frozen fritters in the refrigerator overnight or reheat them from frozen.

    Reheat leftover fritters in the oven at 350 or in a skillet with a little bit of oil.

    How to serve sweet potato fritters

    Serve sweet potato fritters garnished with any combination of the following: a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper, chopped green onion, or chopped fresh cilantro.

    Spicy sweet potato fritters taste great with an assortment of appetizers such as Cilantro Lime Shrimp, Healthy Charcuterie Board, Zucchini Roll-Ups, Veggie Lover’s Pizza Won Ton Cups.

    These fritters are also a perfect side dish when they are served with Apple Cider Pulled Pork, Slow Roasted Pork with Apple Puree, Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Homemade Sauceor Orange Cranberry Chicken.

    They also taste great for breakfast with turkey sausage and scrambled eggs or a breakfast casserole.

    Recipe variations

    Add Black Beans – Add 1/2 cup of roughly mashed black beans to the shredded sweet potato mixture.

    Add Citrus – Stir in a teaspoon of orange, lime or lemon zest for refreshing fritters.

    Sweet and Spicy – Stir in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey into the yogurt when mixing up the sauce.

    Tips

    • To avoid soggy fritters, make sure the oil is hot by sticking a wooden spoon into the oil. If bubbles appear around the spoon, the oil is ready.
    • Keep cooked fritters warm by placing them onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a 200-degree oven.
    Can you make fried sweet potato fritters in an air fryer?

    Yes, you can. Arrange the uncooked fritters in a single layer in an air fryer basket or tray, brush them with a little bit of olive or avocado oil, and cook them for 10 minutes at 400 degrees in the air fryer.

    Can I make sweet potato fritters without eggs?

    Yes, you can use flax or chia eggs (1 tablespoon seeds: 3 tablespoons water). Please note that the texture and flavor may vary slightly.

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    Spicy Sweet Potato Fritters

    The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes blends beautifully a hint of heat in these sweet potato fritters.
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes
    Total Time: 21 minutes

    Click on serving size to scale this recipe

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sweet potato fritter recipe, sweet potato fritters
    Servings: 12 Fritters
    Calories: 50kcal
    Author: Anne

    Spicy Sweet Potato Fritters

    Scale this Recipe 12 Fritters

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound sweet potatoes about 2 to 3
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1 egg
    • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons Asian chili garlic sauce

    Instructions

    • Prepare the ingredients: shred the potatoes, whisk the egg in a small bowl, and measure the flour, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
    • Place the shredded sweet potatoes, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, eggs and flour into a large mixing bowl and mix everything together.
    • Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the fritter batter and form it into patties that are about 1 3/4 to 2 inches in size.
    • Add just enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet. Depending on the size of the skillet, this could be 1 to 2 tablespoons.
    • Once the oil is hot (it will shimmer once it’s hot enough), place the fritters into the hot oil in the pan spaced far enough apart so that they don’t touch each other.
    • Cook the fritters in the hot oil until they become golden brown on one side(approximately 3 minutes). Flip them over and cook for 3 minutes longer.
    • Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels or parchment paper.
    • Mix the yogurt and hot sauce together, and serve the fritters with the spicy yogurt sauce on the side.

    Notes

    RECIPE TIPS
    Keep the fritters hot by placing them onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper in the oven at 200 degrees until they are ready to serve.
    To avoid soggy sweet potato fritters, make sure the oil is hot enough to cook the fritters quickly.
    SERVING SUGGESTIONS
    Garnish the sweet potato fritters with any combination of sea salt and black pepper, chopped green onion or chopped fresh cilantro.
    Serve as a side dish with pork, chicken or beef.
     
    See the article above for recipe tips, variations, and more!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1fritter w/a tablespoon of sauce | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5423IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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