Best 20 Fried Sweet Potatoes Recipes

OVEN FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into thin wedges.
• Pile them in a bowl and cover them with cold water.
• Let rest 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Coat a baking sheet with vegetable spray.
• Set aside.
• Drain the potatoes and dry them with paper towels.
• Press the potatoes with paper towels to remove all water.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
• Sprinkle the potatoes with oil, tossing the potatoes to disburse it.
• Then sprinkle with pepper, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper.
• Bake the potatoes at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.
• Turn over the potatoes.
• Sprinkle potatoes with garlic and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes or until crisp and brown.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Slice the sweet potatoes thinly, approximately 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
• Melt butter in a large hot frying pan over medium-high heat, then places slices in the pan in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt.
• Fry the potatoes until lightly browned on one side, then flip over each slice. You'll need to watch them carefully and move the slices in the hottest part of the pan to the edges so that they all get browned. Adjust the heat down to medium if needed to keep them from browning too quickly. Total browning time took me about 5-7 minutes.
• When both sides are lightly browned, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon across the top. Wait 1-2 minutes and then toss the potatoes until the brown sugar is caramelized (approx 1 more minute).
• Remove from pan and serve immediately.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES OR YAMS

Steps:

• Cut potatoes in round "wheels" about 1/2 inch thick and immediately immerse in water to not discolor.
• Drain and pat dry with paper towel. Fry on low heat until golden brown and stick tender in the middle.
• Place on paper towels and salt immediately.
• Serve and enjoy!

STIR-FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Put scallions in food processor and pulse until finely chopped; remove. Add garlic, ginger and chili to the processor and pulse until minced; remove. Fit the processor with grating blade and grate sweet potatoes.
• Put oil in a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add garlic-ginger-chili mixture and fry for 30 seconds. Add half the scallions and all the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring or tossing, until the potatoes are lightly browned, about 10 minutes; the potatoes need not be fully tender.
• Add soy sauce, toss once, and transfer potatoes to serving platter. Garnish with remaining scallions and serve immediately with additional soy sauce, if desired.

STIR-FRIED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE

Steps:

• Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring only occasionally, until they change color and begin to brown, then stir more frequently until they are tender but not at all mushy.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sage; shake pan occasionally. When butter turns brown, turn off heat.
• Use tongs to remove sage and garlic from butter. Serve potatoes drizzled with butter and garnished with a few sage leaves. Garlic can be served alongside, though it will not be super-soft.

TOP OF STOVE FRIED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Scrub, wash and peel potatoes, place in large bowl and cut into 1/2 inch slices across. Set aside.
• 2. Spray a large, heavy skillet with a non stick cooking spray. Add slices of potatoes and the 3/4 cup of water.
• 3. Bring to boil on Medium high, cap with the lid and turn burner down to low. Check occasionally about every 10 to 15 minutes, DO NOT STIR. May gently slide with a wooden spoon always replacing lid. When potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes or so, gently check with a fork. Add, butter, sugar and vanilla. About 1/2 cup of liquid should still remain in pan with potatoes. Recap with lid and simmer until sugar is melted, and butter and vanilla are incorporated with drippings.
• 4. The drippings should thicken allowing you to turn potatoes gently with a spatula, don't let them stick. When Juice is thick and cooked real low, remove from burner. Leave lid on potatoes for a few more minutes to allow more steaming. The potato slices should have taken on a candied appearance.

ASIAN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1- inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder and ginger. In large bowl, toss potato wedges, oil and pepper flakes. Add crumb mixture; toss to coat.
• Spread potatoes in single layer in pan; sprinkle any remaining crumb mixture on potatoes.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and potatoes are tender.

STIR-FRIED SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok or large skillet that has a cover. Add orange zest, garlic, ginger, and chili paste and stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add sweet potatoes and stir-fry until coated, about 30 seconds.
• Re-stir sauce and add to sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then cook, covered, over moderate heat until sweet potatoes are tender but not soft, 10 - 12 minutes.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to sweet potatoes, stirring until thickened. Stir in scallions.

STIR-FRIED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE

Steps:

• Put oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring only occasionally, until they change color and begin to brown, then stir more frequently until they are tender but not at all mushy.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sage; shake pan occasionally. When butter turns brown, turn off heat.
• Use tongs to remove sage and garlic from butter. Serve potatoes drizzled with butter and garnished with a few sage leaves. Garlic can be served alongside, though it will not be super-soft.

FRIED CINNAMON-SUGAR SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil until it's good and hot.
• Fry sweet potatoes for about 8 minutes.
• Remove from fryer and place on a napkin to drain off excess oil.
• Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
• Stir to coat evenly.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat butter until hot; add sweet potatoes.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Saute for 2 minutes.
• Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Uncover and raise heat to med.
• Sprinkle with sugars; cook, turning occasionally until potatoes are browned and crusty, about 10 minutes.

SOUTHERN DEEP-FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Drop potatoes in boiling water covered by 3 to 4 inches. Remove before they are thoroughly cooked (about 15 to 20 minutes). Cool potatoes and then peel. And cut into pieces 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
• Heat oil to 375°F
• Put the potatoes in oil a few at a time and cook until light and brown; remove and drain well. Sprinkle with salt and sugar.

MARINATED SHELL STEAKS WITH PAN-FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients together in mixing bowl. Place steaks in shallow glass baking dish and pour marinade over top. Turn several times to coat completely. Refrigerate covered at least 30 minutes.
• Heat butter and remaining 2 T. oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook, turning frequently, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
• Heat broiler or grill.
• Broil steaks about 4 inches from heat 5 minutes (or grill); turn and broil second side 3 minutes for medium-rate. Serve at once with potatoes.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES WITH MOLASSES

Steps:

• Cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes, let set in cold water for 10 minutes.
• Heat non-stick skillet to medium high heat with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Toss potato cubes in the self rising flour to coat, then add to hot skillet. Cover and cook, turning often to prevent burning. Add 2nd teaspoon of olive oil about 10 minutes into cooking.
• After potatoes are softened add the two table spoons of dark molasses and stir potatoes to coat. Let molasses slightly caramelize and serve hot.

~ FRIED SWEET POTATOES ~

Steps:

• 1. Peel sweet potatoes, cut into quarters or a little smaller if potato is large. Place in a saucepan and cover with water. Boil just until the potatoes begin to soften. Drain water and cut potatoes into thick slices. Heat the butter in a large skillet. When butter is hot, add the sweet potatoes. You should use a pan large enough so the potatoes are not piled on top of each other too much. Fry the potatoes in the butter over medium-high heat until they begin to brown. If necessary you can add a little more butter as you are frying them. Salt and pepper the potatoes to taste if desired. Once they begin to brown, reduce the heat to medium-low or medium and sprinkle the brown sugar over the potatoes. Continue to fry until the potatoes are tender and glazed. Serve immediately.

SRIRACHA DIP WITH OVEN FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Pre heat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and peel sweet potatoes. I like to leave some of the unblemished skin on. Halve potatoes and slice into wedges. I try and get 12 slices per potato.
• 2. In medium size bowl, mix together canola oil and dry spices. Add sliced potatoes and coat with oil mixture. Place on foil or parchment lined baking sheet and bake 20 minutes. Turn potatoes over and cook another 15 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
• 3. While potatoes are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce. Combine all ingredients (from mayo to horseradish) and when potatoes are done, get ready to dip away.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peeled sweet potatoes, and boil for about 4 minutes. Remove from water, and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
• Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved, adding more butter if necessary. Add sweet potatoes, and fry until golden brown and fork tender, turning occasionally. Serve hot.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Clean sweet potatoes with water. Cut them into bite-sized chunks with keeping the skin on.
• Clean the chunks again and wipe off excess water.
• Slowly deep-fry the potatoes in a skillet over a low heat, until they turn slightly golden.
• Mix fried sweet potatoes with honey in a bowl.
• Sprinkle black sesame in the potatoes and serve it hot or cold.

OVEN-FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cayenne and pepper.
• 2. Cut potato into 1/4-inch strips. Add to egg mixture, a few at a time and toss to coat. Add to the crumb mixture, a few at a time; seal bag and shake to coat.
• 3. Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray; drizzle with oil.
• 4. Bake at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

LISA'S FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Wash sweet potatoes and slice the sweet potatoes. Put oil in a large skillet on medium heat and when it get hot and put sweet potatoes and fry them until the sweet potatoes are tender. Drain the sweet potatoes on a paper towels lined down on a platter. Sprinkle sugar on sweet potatoes.