Spiced Sweet Potato Balls
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Spiced Sweet Potato Balls – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with warm, earthy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin. Perfectly balanced with a hint of paprika and black pepper, these bite-sized delights double as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a cozy side dish. Coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and deep-fried to golden perfection, they're easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and come together in just 35 minutes. Serve them warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, for a dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a party or satisfying a craving, these Spiced Sweet Potato Balls are guaranteed to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumb
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the sweet potato cubes and cook for 12-15 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the sweet potatoes and let them cool slightly.
Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the sweet potato mixture, stirring until a dough-like consistency forms. It should be soft but hold its shape when formed into balls.
Roll the sweet potato mixture into small, bite-sized balls (approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter).
In a small bowl, beat the egg. Place the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
Roll each sweet potato ball in the egg, then coat it evenly with breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a breadcrumb – if it sizzles, the oil is ready.
Carefully fry the sweet potato balls in batches, turning them occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown all over.
Remove the fried sweet potato balls using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 462.7 g | 593% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2770 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% | |
*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.
