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The Secret of Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

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This is hands down the best way to make crispy sweet potato fries which are super-crunchy on the outside but soft in the center. Enjoy them alongside meat, poultry or with a hearty hamburger.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch (3/4 cm) batons
  • 3 cups (750ml) oil, for deep frying
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup (70g) cornstarch (cornflour), maybe more
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) club soda or plain tap water

Instructions

  1. First heat the oil to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
  2. Whisk the cornstarch and club soda together with the salt, garlic and paprika.
  3. You might need to add more cornstarch if it’s too runny.
  4. In batches, dip the potatoes into the batter, allow any excess to drip off and hold the uncooked fries on a wire rack.
  5. Now you can deep fry them, stirring occasionally until golden brown and crispy.
  6. This will take approximately 8 minutes.
  7. Grind some salt over them and serve.

Notes

To make enough for the family, simply double or triple the recipe.