Fried sweet potato balls, as a traditional Chinese snack, are loved by the public for their unique taste and rich nutritional value. It is not only a feast for the taste buds, but also a family recipe. Today, I'm going to take you into the world of fried sweet potato croquettes and explore how to make a delicious dish that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet but not dry.

First of all, we need to prepare fresh sweet potatoes. Choose sweet potatoes with smooth skin and plump flesh to make meatballs with a delicate taste. After washing the sweet potatoes, put them in a steamer and steam them. The time to steam sweet potatoes is about 30 minutes, and the specific time is determined according to the size and quantity of sweet potatoes.

Remove the steamed sweet potatoes, peel them while they are hot, and place them in a large bowl. Puree while hot, which makes it easier to mix with other ingredients. Add an appropriate amount of sugar to the sweet potato puree and adjust the sweetness according to your personal taste. For added flavor, add some honey or syrup.

Next, we are going to prepare glutinous rice flour. Add glutinous rice flour to the mashed sweet potatoes in about three times the proportion of mashed sweet potatoes. Stir well with chopsticks or hands until the sweet potato puree and glutinous rice flour are completely combined. At this point, we can add a small amount of milk or water as needed to bring the mixture to a viscous consistency suitable for molding.

Now, we can start kneading the meatballs. Divide the mixed sweet potato glutinous rice paste into small pieces, and then gently knead them into a round shape. To ensure the taste of the meatballs, we can gently pat them during the kneading process to make the meatballs firmer.

接下来是炸制的环节。在锅中倒入适量的食用油，烧至五成热左右。将丸子逐个放入油中，用中小火慢慢炸。在炸的过程中，可以轻轻晃动锅子，防止丸子粘连。当丸子表面变成金黄色，且浮起水面时，就说明已经炸熟了。

Finally, we remove the fried sweet potato balls and place them on kitchen paper to drain off the excess oil. In this way, a plate of fried sweet potato balls that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet but not dry, is completed.

Fried sweet potato croquettes are not only a delicious and delicious snack, but also a cultural heritage. It carries the taste of home and people's yearning for a better life. Whether it's a pre-dinner snack or a party snack, fried sweet potato croquettes add a touch of warmth to the table.

Now that you've mastered the secret to making sweet potato croquettes, try your hand at making this delicious dish at the time of family reunion, so that your family can taste your craft and share the sweetness of this family heirloom.