Thai Crispy Sweet Potato Fritters
Crispy on the outside, sweet and fluffy on the inside, these Thai-inspired sweet potato fritters are a delicious snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- ●2 large sweet potatoespeeled and grated
- ●1/4 cup portuguese crumblefor added crunch
- ●1/4 cup tangy mayonnaisefor serving
- ●1/2 cup all-purpose flourfor dusting
- ●1/4 cup crispy fried onionsfor garnish
- ●1/2 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- ● saltto taste
- ● black pepperto taste
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, combine grated sweet potatoes, flour, and salt. Mix well.
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2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each part into a ball.
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3. Flatten each ball slightly into a disk shape.
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4. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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5. When the oil is hot, add 4 fritters to the skillet (do not overcrowd).
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6. Cook the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
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7. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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8. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining 4 fritters.
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9. Serve the fritters hot with tangy mayonnaise and crispy fried onions on top.
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10. Garnish with additional crispy fried onions and a sprinkle of salt, if desired.