Sweet Potato Croquettes

Name: Sweet Potato Croquettes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, from 4 medium sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed; 1 cup plain fine dry breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, slightly beaten; 1 tablespoon water; Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Golden, crisp sweet potato croquettes are prepared from a blend of sweet potatoes, butter, and egg, then deep-fried.

⭐ 3.8 (30 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 20 minTotal: 100 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 365°F in a heavy pot.
Combine mashed sweet potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, and brown sugar; beat until smooth and well blended.
Chill the mixture thoroughly for at least 1 hour.
Shape the chilled mixture into round or oblong croquettes, using 2 heaping tablespoons per piece.
Prepare two bowls: one with beaten egg mixed with water, and another with breadcrumbs.
Dredge each croquette in breadcrumbs, then the egg mixture, then breadcrumbs again.
Fry croquettes in batches for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
Drain fried croquettes on paper towels.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 411 kcal

Carbohydrate: 52 g

Cholesterol: 83 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 10 g

Sodium: 838 mg

Sugar: 23 g

Fat: 20 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g