Sweet Potato Donuts

Leftover mashed sweet potatoes are transformed into these sweet, deep-fried donuts with flavorful additions like spices and applesauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 0.25 cup applesauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.

Step 3

Combine sweet potatoes, milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix well.

Step 4

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine, kneading well.

Step 5

Turn out onto a well floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a donut cutter.

Step 6

Slowly lower the doughnuts into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes.