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October 07, 2006

Sweet Potato Fries


Sweet Potato Fries

Makes 4 servings.

2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 medium)
2 quarts vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

SPICE BLEND
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground dried oregano

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Heat oil to 300
degrees. "Blanch" fries for 2 minutes and let cool.
Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry for 3 minutes, or until fries are
brown and rise to the top. Sprinkle with the spice blend.

Spice blend: Toss all the spices together in a large bowl. Store
in an airtight container.


Shared with our recipe list by Steve.

Posted by Willie Crawford at October 7, 2006 08:00 PM

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