Description
Winter Spiced Sweet Potato Fritters are the perfect seasonal treat, combining crispy golden exteriors with a sweet, spiced interior. These delightful fritters are not only easy to make but also versatile enough for any gathering. With warm spices and comforting flavors, they bring back memories of cozy family gatherings and are ideal for holiday parties or weekend brunches. Get ready to impress your guests with this simple yet delicious recipe that’s sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (60ml)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your fritters by adding chopped spinach or cheese for extra flavor. For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or chickpea flour.