Midwestern Sweet Potato Fritters with Spicy Caramel Dipping Sauce

Indulge in the flavors of the American Midwest with these crispy sweet potato fritters, served with a side of spicy caramel dipping sauce.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups Large sweet potatoes
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted
• 2 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1 egg Large egg
• 1 cups Milk
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Peel and grate the sweet potatoes using a box grater. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean dish towel.

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   Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

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   Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and milk.

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   Step 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.

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   Step 5: Add the grated sweet potatoes to the bowl and stir until the mixture forms a sticky dough.

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   Step 6: Using your hands, shape the dough into small balls and then flatten them slightly into disks.

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   Step 7: Heat about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Step 8: Fry the fritters in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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   Step 9: Place the fried fritters on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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    Step 10: Serve the fritters warm with a side of spicy caramel dipping sauce for an extra-special treat.

💡 Pro Tips

To avoid breaking the fritters apart, be gentle when handling the dough and don't over-fry them. For an extra crispy coating, chill the formed fritters in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before frying. Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

📊 Nutrition per Serving