Sweet Potato Fritters

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS  

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tbsp thinly sliced chives, plus more for garnish

• ½ cup fontina cheese, grated

• 1 egg white, lightly beaten

• ½ cup rice flour can substitute for all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

• extra salt and pepper to taste

• sour cream for dipping

INSTRUCTIONS  

1. Place sweet potato, garlic, chives, and fontina into a mixing bowl and toss together.

2. Add egg white, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Allow mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium-high heat.

4. Place 2 tablespoon mounds into the skillet, about an inch apart, and gently press to flatten.

5. Pan fry for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Drain on a paper towel and lightly season with salt and pepper.

7. Repeat until all fritters have been made. Serve immediately with sour cream.