Are you ready to transform a simple sweet potato into a crispy, mouthwatering delicacy that'll have everyone begging for seconds? These Sweet Potato Scallion Fritters are not just a side dish – they're a culinary adventure that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the zesty kick of scallions, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds dance with joy. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that's so easy, even novice cooks can master it!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, grated
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potato, then grate it using a box grater or food processor, creating fine shreds.
- Place grated sweet potato in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture to ensure crispy fritters.
- Finely chop the scallions, including both white and green parts, for maximum flavor.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated sweet potato, chopped scallions, all-purpose flour, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan, about 1/4 inch deep.
- Once oil is hot (around 350°F), use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop the sweet potato mixture and carefully drop into the oil.
- Flatten each fritter slightly with a spatula to create an even thickness, allowing them to cook evenly.
- Fry fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, turning once.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot, optionally with a side of sour cream, yogurt, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips
- Moisture is the enemy of crispiness! After grating the sweet potato, be sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean kitchen towel. This ensures your fritters will be golden and crisp, not soggy.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for the most even heat distribution and perfect browning.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for optimal frying. If the oil is too cool, fritters will absorb too much oil; if too hot, they'll burn on the outside and remain raw inside.
- Don't overcrowd the pan – fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure each fritter gets crispy and evenly cooked.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder to the mixture for a flavor boost.
- Serve immediately for the best texture – these fritters are at their crispiest right out of the pan!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 45mg
