Fried Sweet Potatoes

Name: Fried Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 sweet potatoes, peeled; 0.5 cup butter, or more as needed; 2 cups packed light brown sugar

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These fried sweet potatoes are simple to make and will always disappear. Blanched sweet potatoes are sliced and fried in melted butter and brown sugar.

Recipe by LISAB4X

Updated on September 12, 2022

close up view of Fried Sweet Potatoes garnished with sauce and fresh herbs on a white plate

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

6 sweet potatoes, peeled
½ cup butter, or more as needed
2 cups packed light brown sugar

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399	Calories
12g	Fat
74g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 132mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 74g	27%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 60g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 19mg	96%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 540mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.