A Simple Sweet Potato Fritters Recipe from South Africa
Experience a taste of South African comfort food with this simple and satisfying Sweet Potato Fritters recipe. Perfectly spiced with a hint of cinnamon and subtly sweetened with brown sugar, these golden fritters are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with just a handful of pantry staples and fresh sweet potatoes, this quick and easy recipe comes together in under 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a weekday treat or a flavorful side dish. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of indulgence, these fritters are best served warm and make for an irresistible snack or accompaniment to any meal. Bring a taste of South Africa to your table with this delightful dish that’s both comforting and versatile.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Sweet potato
- 60 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 20 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 120 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 10 grams Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks.
Boil the sweet potato chunks in salted water for about 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain well and let them cool slightly.
Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
Add the flour, egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until you have a thick batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Fry the fritters in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
Remove the fritters from the pan and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
If desired, dust the fritters with powdered sugar before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy these delicious sweet potato fritters as a snack or side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 942 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.5 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1197 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
