Sweet Potato Fritters with Sweet & Spicy Sauce

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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE FRITTERS:

• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 tsp grated ginger root
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup + 1 TBSP all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground fennel
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for after frying
• peanut or coconut oil for frying

FOR THE SAUCE:

• 3 TBSP mayonnaise
• 1 TBSP honey
• 1 TBSP sriracha sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE FRITTERS:

1. Wash, peel, and grate sweet potato using the coarse section of a grater.
2. Grate ginger using a fine grater or microplane.
3. Place grated sweet potato, grated ginger, and egg in a medium to large mixing bowl. Add the flour, cinnamon, fennel, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix together thoroughly.
4. Heat a shallow frying pan over medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
5. Add oil to the hot pan so that it is about 1/4" deep.
6. Shape fritters into patties about 1/2" deep and 2 - 3 inches across.
7. Gently place fritters in oil, ensuring they are not touching each other or the sides of the pan.
8. Fry for 2 -3 minutes on each side, adjusting time to achieve a light golden brown surface.

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