Sweet Potato Fritters. Delicious Fritters as Dessert or an Accompaniment to the Main Course.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers a similar sweetness and texture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch can be a cost-effective binder.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs for binding, and applesauce adds moisture.

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks.

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes.

Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop spoonfuls of the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry the fritters until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

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