Sweet Potato Fritters
Sweet Potato Fritters are crispy on the outside, soft and naturally sweet on the inside. Made with mashed sweet potatoes, flour, sugar, and a few pantry staples, they're an affordable Filipino snack that's perfect for breakfast, merienda, or dessert. Enjoy them warm on their own or with your favorite dip.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Potato masher or Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Frying pan
- Spatula or turner
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Plate for serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Sweet potatoes (kamote) peeled and sliced
- 1 Cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsps Cornstarch
- ¼ Cup White Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 Large Egg
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract (optional)
- 2-4 Tbsps Water or Milk (if needed)
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into chunks. Steam or boil until fork-tender, then drain well.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth. Allow them to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined. Add water or milk, one tablespoon at a time, if the mixture is too thick. The batter should be thick enough to scoop.
- Heat enough cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm as is or sprinkle with sugar for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes produce naturally sweeter and creamier fritters.
- Avoid adding too much liquid; a thick batter creates crispier fritters.
- Fry over medium heat so the fritters cook evenly without burning.
- For extra crunch, lightly coat the fritters with sugar immediately after frying.
- Best served fresh while hot and crispy, but leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer or oven for a few minutes to restore their texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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