Sicilian-Inspired Sweetpotato Crocchè
Developed by Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Sports Dietitian.Say ciao to your new favorite crunchy snack: Sweetpotato Crocchè! A twist on the Sicilian street food classic, these bites are made with sweetpotatoes and without the deep fryer! They’re perfect on their own, dunked in marinara, or even tossed over greens as a flavorful “crouton.”Sweetpotatoes are loaded with fiber, vitamin A, and energizing carbs—making these cheesy crocchè the ultimate bite-sized fuel.
Servings: 13
Calories: 26kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium North Carolina sweetpotato steamed, skin removed
- 1½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp italian seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2½ cup panko divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweetpotato with a fork.
- Add mozzarella cheese, parsley, italian seasoning, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, eggs, and 2 cups of panko. Mix until fully combined.
- Scoop out about 1 tbsp of mixture and shape into 2-inch long logs using your hands.
- Roll each log into the remaining ½ cup panko to lightly coat the outside.
- Preheat air fryer (or oven) to 390°F. Lightly spray crocchè with cooking spray.
- Working in batches, air-fry for 8 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Sicilian-Inspired Sweetpotato Crocchè
Serving Size
1 (2 pieces)
Amount per Serving
Calories
26
% Daily Value*
Sodium
24
mg
1
%
Potassium
25
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1212
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(2 pieces) | Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 25mg | Vitamin A: 1212IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg