Fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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Fried Sweet Potatoes

By: LISAB4X 
"Blanched sweet potatoes are sliced are fried in melted butter and brown sugar. Simple to make and will always disappear."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed light brown sugar

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peeled sweet potatoes, and boil for about 4 minutes. Remove from water, and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 398 | Total Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by Liz Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Boiled potatoes longer (10 minutes). Sliced into fries and spread onto baking pan coated with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by MELISSA MOSES   view full review
These were soooo good. I used I can't believe it's not butter and boiled the sweet potatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2005 by TARASIMCIK   view full review
I tried these tonight cause my husband was wanting some sweet potatoe french fries. Well the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by Cooking4TenOf Us   view full review
Great recipe with some modifications. I peeled and sliced my potatoes before boiling for 5-6...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by razorsharp1   view full review
I cannot say anything about this particular recipe. However while growing up, I am from Texas....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by Princess Sandra   view full review
Loved it! Great comfort food. My family really liked it too. I need to mention however, if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by MOIREBRI   view full review
I will be making this often as a quick and easy way to fix sweet potatoes for my family. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by Coffee Cup   view full review
I was raised having my sweet potatoes done this way for the Hollidays.And for a change now and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2005 by MEEZERGIRL1   view full review
My grandma made fried sweet potatoes like these when I was growing up. They are the ultimate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by Leasweetie   view full review
These were SO delicious but the boiling time was too short. I added sugar and cinnamon instead...

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