Awesome Sweet Potato Balls
Get ready to indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these Awesome Sweet Potato Balls! Crafted with smooth, mashed sweet potatoes and seasoned with a delightful blend of cinnamon, paprika, and black pepper, these crispy bites bring a unique, flavorful twist to any snack or appetizer spread. Coated with golden breadcrumbs and fried to perfection, each ball offers a satisfyingly crunchy exterior paired with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for game day gatherings, potlucks, or as a creative side dish. Serve warm and watch as these crowd-pleasing sweet potato treats disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks.
Boil the sweet potato chunks in a pot of salted water until they are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.
Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth. Add salt, ground black pepper, cinnamon powder, paprika, and all-purpose flour to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well until fully combined.
Take small portions of the sweet potato mixture and roll them into balls, about the size of a golf ball. Set them aside on a plate.
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with breadcrumbs, one with a beaten egg, and one empty for coating.
Dip each sweet potato ball into the beaten egg, then coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all the balls.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping a small breadcrumb into it; if it sizzles and rises to the top, the oil is ready.
Carefully place the sweet potato balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried sweet potato balls and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm as a delicious snack or appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 418.3 g | 536% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 268.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 199 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 1% | |
*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.
