Sweet Potato Donut Tacos: A Tasty Fusion of Flavors!

Sweet Potato Donut Tacos: A Tasty Fusion of Flavors!

August 23, 2025 Written by Amelia

Today’s Delicious Creation: Sweet Potato Donut Tacos

Hey there, foodies! Today, I wanted to share a recipe that combines two of my favorite comfort foods: donuts and tacos. The inspiration for this dish came to me while reminiscing about a fond childhood memory of enjoying cinnamon sugar donuts on a family road trip. I decided to put a creative twist on a classic by adding a savory element to the sweet treat. These Sweet Potato Donut Tacos are a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large sweet potato (200g), peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Your favorite taco fillings (e.g., shredded chicken, avocado, salsa)

Kitchen Tools:

  • mixing bowl
  • pot
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

To start, boil the sweet potato until fork-tender. Drain and mash the sweet potato in a mixing bowl. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, and milk. Mix until a dough forms. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out small circles to create the donut shape.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the sweet potato donuts until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the oil and let them cool on a paper towel-lined plate.

Once cooled, gently slice each donut in half like a taco shell. Fill each donut taco with your favorite taco fillings, such as shredded chicken, avocado, and salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy the unique combination of flavors!

This dish weighs approximately 400g in total and serves 4 people. Each serving is about 100g with an estimated calorie count of 250 per serving.

One clever tip for this recipe is to sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on the donut tacos before serving for an added burst of flavor. It enhances the sweetness of the dish and brings out the warm spice notes in the cinnamon.

I hope you give these Sweet Potato Donut Tacos a try and have fun experimenting with different taco fillings to make them your own. Happy cooking!

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