TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min./batch YIELD: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 pounds medium sweet potato, peeled and shredded

1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil

Optional: Minced chives, sour cream and applesauce

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Stir in eggs until blended. Add potatoes; toss to coat.

2. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches unti...