Crispy Sweet Potato Bites Switch Up Mashed Potato Bites

Yields: 15

Prep Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 4

    medium sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered

  • 5

    cloves garlic, smashed, peeled

  • 5 tbsp.

    unsalted butter, cubed

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 c.

    panko bread crumbs

  • 4 oz.

    Parmesan, finely grated (about 2 c.)

  • 2 tbsp.

    finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tbsp.

    finely chopped fresh sage leaves (about 10 leaves)

  • 5

    large eggs

  • 8 oz.

    Gruyère, shredded

  • Neutral oil, for frying (about 6 c.)

  • Honey, for drizzling

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°. In a 13" x 9" pan, combine potatoes, garlic, and butter; generously season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake until a knife is easily inserted into the center of potatoes, about 35 minutes. Keep oven on.

  2. Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir until mixture is mostly pureed. Transfer mixture to a plate, pat down in an even layer, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Wipe out bowl.

  3. In a shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, and sage; season with salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs until blended.

  4. Return potato mixture to reserved bowl. Add Gruyère and mix until combined. Using a 1-Tbsp. cookie scoop or a tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out portions and roll into balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  5. Into a large pot, pour oil to a depth of about 2". Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry or instant-read thermometer registers 350°. Dredge each ball first in panko mixture, then in egg. Finish with another coat of panko. Return to parchment-lined sheet.

  6. Working about 4 at a time, fry balls, turning occasionally and making sure oil temperature is consistent, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

  7. Transfer bites to a platter. Drizzle with honey.

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