Traditional Cuban-Style Fried Sweet Potatoes
A simple and charming Cuban delight, ideal to accompany any meal or to snack on with friends. Fried sweet potatoes, with their soft interior and crispy edges, are a culinary gem that highlights the flavors of our Creole cuisine.
🥘 Ingredients:
- 1 large, firm sweet potato
- Vegetable oil or lard, enough for frying
- Salt or sugar to taste (optional)
👨🍳 Step-by-step preparation
1. Peel and cut the sweet potato
Begin by removing the skin from the sweet potato and rinse it well. Cut it into thick rounds and then into sticks of your preferred width.
2. Cook over medium heat
Place a skillet with oil over moderate heat and, when it is hot, add the sweet potato pieces. Cook slowly, stirring from time to time, until they are tender on the inside and lightly golden on the outside.
3. Brown and crisp
Increase the heat for a couple of minutes to achieve a crispy texture on the outside. Make sure they do not burn and move them with a slotted spoon to brown them evenly.
4. Drain and serve
Remove them from the oil and place them on absorbent paper to eliminate excess grease. You may sprinkle a little salt or sugar before serving, if you wish.
ℹ️ Recipe details
- Servings: 20 to 25 pieces of sweet potato
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Category: Croquettes & Fried Foods
- Cuisine: Cuban
✅ Helpful tips for a perfect result
- Choose fresh sweet potatoes without cracks so they keep their shape when frying.
- If you prefer a more traditional flavor, use lard instead of vegetable oil.
📌 Suggested tags
fried sweet potato, Cuban fritters, traditional cuisine, easy recipes, Creole side dishes
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For the Spanish version, visit: Boniatos Fritos a lo Cubano: Un Verdadero Manjar Tropical.
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