Best Crispy Sweet Potato Bites Recipe

I’m declaring these bites are the finger food of the season—perfect for any occasion when you want to make something that’s showstopping but don’t wanna deal with cutlery! Plus, this recipe makes a handful, so it serves as an easy excuse to invite your favorite people over for the evening, and is perfect for the fall and winter season when the temperature is down and the fried intake is up. Though don’t get us wrong, this recipe is also for that person that, even though it may be 90° outside, they’re already dreaming about autumn on the inside.

These sweet potato bites have a crunchy, herbaceous crust, with a sweet, silky inside that, when topped with a light drizzle of honey, will have you craving them again and again. Once you bite through the crust, the sweet potato mixes with that melted, nutty Gruyère for a dream flavor combination that works so well. If you want to choose a different cheese, that’s also okay! You can really use any hard or semi-hard cheese you want, but I would choose one that has a rich and bold flavor.

Make ahead:
You can make the sweet potato mixture around 3 days ahead of time so that you only have to worry about dredging and frying the day of serving. Just be sure to make the wet and dry dredges fresh for frying.

Don’t be shy to follow this up with our rich beef stew or another dish that makes you feel like a giant hug. Wanna make the whole meal vegetarian? Try out one of our vegetable soups that range from hearty to light and bright.

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