Sweet Potato Fritters
It’s that time of year when sweet potatoes and pumpkins are everywhere. Take advantage of the seasonal produce and make these delicious Sweet Potato Fritters that make a delicious addition to your holiday table this year.
Servings 30 fritters
Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup grated sweet potato
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and sugar. Mix with a whisk to aerate the dry ingredients to ensure no lumps.
- In a medium bowl, beat milk and egg until well combined.
- Add the milk to the dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the sweet potato and mix until well combined.
- Leave the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a large pot with enough oil for deep frying.
- Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown,
- Immediately place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm with cranberry sauce and pumpkin dip.