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Crispy Sweet Potato Fritters with Zesty Fruit Juice Glaze recipe
Golden sweet potato fritters with a crisp edge and a soft, savoury centre, served with a bright fruit juice glaze for a sweet-tart finish. The mayonnaise adds richness and helps create a satisfying dipping sauce.
30 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 300g Sweet Potato
- 1 Egg
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 100ml Fruit Juice
- 40g Plain Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 405 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49.5 g |
| Fat | 21.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g |
| Fibre | 4.1 g |
| Sugar | 14.2 g |
| Sodium | 1305 mg |
Why this works
Moderate in energy and carbohydrate, but relatively high in sodium and fat due to the salt, mayonnaise and frying oil.
Beta-carotene from sweet potato. Sweet potato provides vitamin A precursors, supporting vision, skin and immune function.
Vitamin C from citrus and juice. Lemon juice and fruit juice add vitamin C, though some is lost with heating.
High sodium concern. 1 tsp salt across 2 servings makes this dish quite high in sodium, which is worth noting for blood pressure health.
Method
- Peel and coarsely grate the sweet potato, then squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using a clean tea towel.
- In a bowl, mix the grated sweet potato with the egg, a little plain flour, salt and black pepper until it holds together.
- Heat a thin layer of cooking oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
- Shape the mixture into small fritters and fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, simmer the fruit juice in a small pan for a few minutes until slightly reduced and syrupy.
- Stir the mayonnaise with a spoonful of the reduced fruit juice to make a quick dipping sauce, or drizzle the glaze over the fritters to serve.
- Serve the fritters hot with the glaze or mayonnaise on the side.
Prefer the classic version? Golden Crispy Packet Fritters
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