Sweet Potato Fritters

The stated goal here was to create "a delicious mash-up of mashed sweet potatoes and sweet potato fries" and I think they did a really nice job of that. The outside was crispy, the inside was creamy and cheesey. Very nice overall. Not super healthy, but nice as an occasional treat.

Swee Potato Fritters with Cheddar and Chipotle

Slightly adapted from Cook's Country February/March 2021

Ingredients

• 680g sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 5-6mm thick
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 tsp. coarse sea salt
• 3/4 c. grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 4 green onions, minced
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. minced chipotles in adobo
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds, ground
• 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns, ground
• 1/2 c. oil, for frying
• sour cream, to serve
• lime wedges, to serve

Directions

1. Combine potatoes, water, and salt.
2. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender (~20 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and mash. Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes or hold in fridge for up to 2 days.
4. Stir in cheese, flour, eggs, green onions, cilantro, chipotle, cumin, and pepper.
5. Heat oil over medium heat (aim for 180°C/350°F).
6. Scoop ~1/4 c. portions of potato mixture into the pan and press into flat patties with the back of a spoon.
7. Cook fritters 2-3 minutes per side. Be very careful when flipping; they are delicate!
8. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
9. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
10. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

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Variations

Sweet Potato Fritters with Feta and Dill

Ingredients

• 680g sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 5-6mm thick
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 tsp. coarse sea salt
• 3/4 c. crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 4 green onions, minced
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds, ground
• 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns, ground
• 1/2 c. oil, for frying
• sour cream, to serve
• lemon wedges, to serve