{"id":"447ca7da-4fa9-4185-8e5b-eb362e6aefce","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/447ca7da-4fa9-4185-8e5b-eb362e6aefce","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a62543417/best-crispy-sweet-potato-bites-recipe/","title":"Crispy Sweet Potato Bites","description":"These sweet potato bites have a crunchy, herby crust, with a sweet inside that, topped with a drizzle of honey, will have you craving them again and again.","servings":15,"servings_text":"15","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H30M","ingredients":[{"text":"4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered","item":"medium sweet potatoes, peeled","quantity":4,"preparation":"quartered"},{"text":"5 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled","item":"garlic, smashed","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","preparation":"peeled"},{"text":"5 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"cubed"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"2 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs","item":"panko breadcrumbs","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 2 1/2 cups)","item":"Parmesan, finely grated","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 2 1/2 cups"},{"text":"3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley","item":"finely chopped fresh parsley","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp.  finely chopped fresh sage (from about 10 leaves)","item":"finely chopped fresh sage","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"from about 10 leaves"},{"text":"5 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":5},{"text":"8 oz. Gruyère, shredded","item":"Gruyère","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"shredded"},{"text":"Neutral oil, for frying (about 6 c.)","item":"Neutral oil, for frying","preparation":"about 6 c."},{"text":"Honey, for drizzling","item":"Honey, for drizzling"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat oven to 475°. In a 13\" x 9\" baking dish, combine potatoes, garlic, and butter; generously season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil."},{"number":2,"text":"Bake potatoes until a knife is easily inserted into the center, about 35 minutes. Keep oven on."},{"number":3,"text":"Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir until mixture is mostly pureed; season with salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer mixture to a plate, pat down in an even layer, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Wipe out bowl."},{"number":4,"text":"In a shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, and sage; season with salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs until blended."},{"number":5,"text":"Return potato mixture to reserved bowl. Add Gruyère and mix until combined. Using a 1-Tbsp. cookie scoop or measuring spoon, scoop out portions and roll into balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet."},{"number":6,"text":"Into a large pot, pour oil to a depth of about 2\". Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry or instant-read thermometer registers 350°. Dredge each ball in panko mixture, then in egg. Finish with another coat of panko. Return to parchment-lined sheet."},{"number":7,"text":"Working about 4 at a time, fry balls, turning occasionally and making sure oil temperature is consistent, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain."},{"number":8,"text":"Arrange bites on a platter. Drizzle with honey."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.833765+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.833765+00:00"}