Best 7 Spicy Sweet Potato Balls Recipes

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For those who enjoy a unique and delicious culinary experience, spicy sweet potato balls are an absolute must-try. These crispy and flavorful treats combine the sweet and savory flavors of sweet potatoes with a tantalizing spicy kick. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these golden-brown balls are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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SPICED SWEET POTATO BALLS



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Make and share this Spiced Sweet Potato Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 sweet potatoes, large (about 3 pounds)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
all-purpose flour, for rolling balls in
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water to cover for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Let cool slightly.
  • Peel sweet potatoes; mash potatoes in a large bowl. Add pecans, butter, salt, 2 Tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and spices. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add some all-purpose flour to a pie plate or small bowl. Drop mixture, by rounded tablespoonfuls, into the flour; gently roll into balls.
  • In a Dutch oven, pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 380F degrees. Fry balls, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

CRISPY POTATO BALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 balls

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows, cold
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Kosher salt
5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, plus more for topping
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half, or more if desired
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the Mashed Potatoes, flour, egg, parsley, Parmesan, mozzarella and black pepper in a bowl. Place the breadcrumbs on a large plate.
  • Form the potato mix into 12 golf-ball-sized balls. The mixture will be a little sticky, so wet your hands a little as you go. Place the balls directly on the breadcrumbs and roll each ball in the breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure they stick well. Put the breadcrumbed balls on a plate.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 375 degrees F, or until the mixture bubbles when a breadcrumb is added.
  • Add the balls to the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle immediately with salt.
  • Garnish with more Parmesan and parsley.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces of approximately the same size. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork easily slides into the potatoes with no resistance and the potatoes almost, but not totally, fall apart, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over a low heat, allowing all the steam to escape.
  • Turn off the stove and add the butter, cream cheese and half-and-half. Mash, mash, mash! Add the seasoned salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well and place in a medium baking dish. Throw a few pats of butter over the top of the potatoes and place bake until the butter has melted and the potatoes are warmed through, a few minutes.

SWEET POTATO BALLS



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This is the perfect dish to get the kids involved in the kitchen. They will help mold the balls and they will love the taste of something they made.-Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
12 large marshmallows
3/4 cup finely crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Mold a spoonful of the sweet potatoes around each marshmallow; roll in cornflake crumbs. Place in a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a saucepan, bring brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil; pour over the balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATO BALLS



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May be frozen for later use. Just increase baking time if frozen.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
8 large marshmallows
½ cup crushed corn flake cereal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, sugar, milk, salt and lemon zest. Shape mixture into balls, with a marshmallow in the center of each. Roll in cereal crumbs and place in prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until marshmallows begin to ooze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO BALLS



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My mother always served these sweet potato balls at Thanksgiving-and she always had to double the recipe!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 8 large marshmallows
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • Mix sweet potatoes, egg, 2 tablespoons butter, cream, salt and nutmeg. Divide into six to eight portions. Pat each portion around a marshmallow. Roll in remaining butter and then in cornflakes. Place in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

DEEP-FRIED SWEET POTATO BALLS



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Cooked, mashed sweet potatoes are molded around brown sugar and coconut, rolled in sesame seeds and deep fried in this unique snack.

Provided by Diana

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ pound sweet potatoes-- cooked, peeled and mashed
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon water
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup sesame seeds
1 ½ quarts oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, knead together potatoes, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, salt and water to form a stiff dough. In a separate bowl, combine coconut and brown sugar. Form potato dough into small balls; make a well in the center and fill with coconut mixture; close up hole and reshape balls. Roll in sesame seeds, then in remaining cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in deep-fryer or deep, heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry balls in oil until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fat 49.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 34.1 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

SWEET POTATO BALLS



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A terrific side dish or holiday appetizer...little portable, handheld sweet potato casseroles! The cooking time includes one hour for chilling time (it may take longer).

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 whole egg
1/2 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs

Steps:

  • Mash the sweet potatoes while they are still hot and add the butter, salt and spices.
  • Add the egg and continue to whip until thoroughly combined.
  • Chill until firm and then form into golf ball sized piece, stuffing 2 to 3 marshmallows in center of each ball.
  • Roll in the ginger snap crumbs and place on a non-stick or lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 362.4, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 11.8, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • For a crispier coating, double-coat the sweet potato balls in the cornstarch mixture.
  • If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use crushed cornflakes or bread crumbs as a substitute.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to your desired level of spiciness, you can also add a teaspoon of paprika for a smoky flavor.
  • Make sure the sweet potato balls are completely coated in the cornstarch mixture before frying to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Fry the sweet potato balls in small batches to ensure they cook evenly and don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Serve the sweet potato balls immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce, or ketchup.

Conclusion:

These spicy sweet potato balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy coating, soft and fluffy interior, and sweet and spicy flavor, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to serve, give these spicy sweet potato balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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