HARISSA SWEET POTATO FRITTERS

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I had leftover sweet potatoes and had to think up a new way to use them. We love spice, so I flavored these fun fritters with harissa, just enough for flavor but not too spicy. If you want more heat, you can always adjust the spice to please your taste buds. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
Optional: Sliced avocado, sliced tomato and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over sweet potatoes in a large bowl; let stand 20 minutes. Drain, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, flour, baking powder, cornstarch, seasoned salt and harissa. Add the sweet potatoes and onion; toss to coat., 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 : Calories 217 calories, Fat 13g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ishwari Koirala
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These fritters are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them!


Candice Reynolds
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I added a bit of chopped cilantro to the batter for extra flavor. It was a great addition!


Abbigail Roberts
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I'm not a fan of harissa, so I omitted it from the recipe. The fritters were still delicious!


Corrie Van Den Berg
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These fritters were amazing! I loved the crispy exterior and the soft, fluffy interior. The harissa gave them a nice kick, and the sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked.


unlimited Maja
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I had some trouble getting the fritters to hold together. I think I might have added too much liquid. But they still tasted good!


Man Nors
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These fritters were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think I'll try making them again with less harissa next time.


Ab Shah
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but these fritters were surprisingly good! The harissa gave them a nice flavor.


khagendra Giri
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These fritters were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with a dollop of sour cream and they were perfect.


Cool Boy
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I made these fritters for breakfast and they were delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making them again.


Official zealotbeat
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These sweet potato fritters were a hit at my dinner party! The harissa added a nice kick, and the sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.