Average Rating: 5TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 6 servings.Ingredients
- 6 cups boiling water
- 3 cups shredded and peeled sweet potatoes, slightly packed (about 2 medium)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 to 3 teaspoons harissa
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- Sliced avocado, sliced tomato and minced fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
- 1. Pour boiling water over sweet potatoes in a large bowl; let stand 20 minutes. Drain, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, flour, baking powder, cornstarch, seasoned salt and harissa. Add the sweet potatoes and onion; toss to coat.
- 3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil over medium heat. Working in batches, drop sweet potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press slightly to flatten. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with queso fresco, and optional ingredients as desired.
Nutrition Facts
2 fritters : 217 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.