SPICY SWEET POTATO AND CHEDDAR CROQUETTES
Sweet potatoes and cheese are flavored with cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne for warmth, smokiness and a little bit of a kick. Once these croquettes are breaded and deep fried, a crisp crust delicately encapsulates the soft and gooey mixture within. They are very straightforward to prepare, but the process makes them a labor of love, perfect for entertaining or simply showing off your kitchen prowess.
Provided by Aaron Hutcherson
Categories snack, finger foods, vegetables, appetizer
Time 2h
Yield About 30 croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the sweet potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot and cover with an inch or two of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, transfer to a bowl, mash with a fork, and let cool for at least 30 minutes. (You can also do this step ahead and let the mashed sweet potatoes cool in the refrigerator overnight.)
- Add the cheese, flour, cumin, paprika, black pepper and cayenne to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until evenly combined. Use a medium cookie scoop (a scant 2 tablespoons) to portion the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.
- Prepare to bread the croquettes: Set up a standard breading procedure in three bowls - flour, egg-and-oil mixture and bread crumbs.
- Dip each piece in the flour, shaking off any excess, in the egg mixture (turning it a few times to make sure it is completely coated), then in the bread crumbs. Set each breaded croquette on the baking sheet. Refreeze the finished, breaded croquettes until firm. (These can live in your freezer for months.)
- Add enough neutral oil to a deep-sided pot or pan to reach a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches, and heat over medium until shimmering, or when a thermometer reads between 325 and 350 degrees. Working in batches, fry the frozen croquettes, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned all over and piping hot in the center, about 5 minutes. (When frying, it's important to moderate the heat to keep as steady a temperature as possible. Adding frozen products to hot oil brings the temperature down, as does crowding.)
- Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked croquettes to a baking rack and immediately sprinkle with a little salt before serving.
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abdul mubin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but these croquettes look so good that I might have to give them a try.
B Boy Lover
[email protected]These croquettes sound amazing! I'm definitely going to make them.
Keasha Roberts
[email protected]I can't wait to try these croquettes! They look delicious.
Iranlowo Micheal
[email protected]These croquettes were a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved them.
Khan Mf
[email protected]These croquettes were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
moses kay
[email protected]These croquettes were delicious! I especially loved the spicy breading.
Ozzijudith
[email protected]I loved the combination of sweet potatoes and cheddar cheese in these croquettes. They were the perfect appetizer for my party.
Paiyah Boy
[email protected]These croquettes were a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. They were easy to make and turned out crispy and delicious.
Dipendra Bohara
[email protected]These croquettes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I will try making them again with less cayenne pepper.
Ashim khadka
[email protected]These croquettes were easy to make and turned out delicious! The sweet potatoes were perfectly cooked and the cheddar cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.
Joe Boswell
[email protected]I made these croquettes for my family and they loved them! The kids especially enjoyed the spicy breading. I will definitely be making these again.
Muhammad Sajid
[email protected]These croquettes were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet potatoes and cheddar cheese was perfect, and the spicy breading added a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.