Sweet Potato Fritters with Cheddar and Chipotle | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes , peeled and sliced 1⁄4 inch thick
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
• 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (3⁄4 cup)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 4 scallions , sliced thin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup peanut or vegetable oil for frying
• Sour cream
• Lemon or lime wedges