Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dipped in a bold coffee-infused sauce—these sweet potato fritters are dangerously addictive. They’re crispy, lightly spiced, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a midnight snack. The coffee dip adds a deep, slightly bitter contrast to the sweet, caramelized edges. It’s the kind of unexpected flavor combination that makes people rethink their snack choices. Forget those bland, store-bought appetizers. These fritters bring sweet, savory, and caffeinated into one glorious bite. Eat them fresh, dunk them deep, and prepare for serious cravings.
Sweet Potato Fritters with Coffee Dip
Crispy, golden sweet potato fritters paired with a coffee dip that’s slightly sweet, slightly bitter, and completely addictive.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Fritters:
- 2 cups grated sweet potatoes
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying
For the Coffee Dip:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp brewed strong coffee cooled
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix grated sweet potatoes, flour, egg, cinnamon, salt, pepper, green onions, and garlic powder until combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly.
- Fry each fritter for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- For the dip, whisk together Greek yogurt, coffee, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Serve warm fritters with the coffee dip on the side.
- Dunk, devour, and repeat.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~220
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 90%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Potassium: 8%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For extra crispiness, squeeze out excess moisture from the grated sweet potatoes.
- Add a pinch of cayenne if you like a spicy kick.
- Make the dip ahead of time for a stronger coffee flavor.
