Deep-Fried Shrimp and Sweet Potato Ukoy Fritters

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

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Golden and crunchy Filipino shrimp fritters made with shredded sweet potato and whole shrimp, perfect for a street food-inspired snack. This Filipino-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, sweet potato, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12, peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 large, peeled and shredded (about 1 1/2 cups) sweet potato
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rice flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup cold water
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
for deep frying, about 3 cups vegetable oil
2, thinly sliced for garnish green onions
for serving spicy vinegar dipping sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water and 2 minced garlic cloves until batter is smooth.
Step 2: Fold in 1 1/2 cups shredded sweet potato and 12 peeled shrimp, mixing just to combine without breaking shrimp.
Step 3: Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
Step 4: Using a tablespoon, scoop batter and gently drop into hot oil, flattening slightly. Fry 3-4 fritters at a time for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
Step 5: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately with spicy vinegar dipping sauce.