Ingredients
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6 Sweet Potatoes
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1 cup Cornstarch
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Salt
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Black Pepper
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Approx. 6 cups fpr frying Vegetable Oil
Directions
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Prep the Sweet PotatoesPeel and slice the sweet potatoes into equal pieces. I use a French fry cutter. They are the best and ensure uniformity and cut down the prep time. |
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Give your cut sweet potatoes 2 ice cold baths, approx. 2 min. each. |
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Boil a large pot of water. Add a pinch of salt and the sweet potatoes. Boil for approx. 4-5 min. Do not overcook. Remove and give them another cold bath. |
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4
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Put the frying oil on the stove and make sure it reaches 350°F/176°C. |
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Make the cornstarch slurry coatingMix 1 cup cold water with 1 cup cornstarch, salt and pepper. Toss the sweet potatoes to coat. |
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Fry the sweet potato fries in small batches - don't crowd the fryer, otherwise they will clump together. Again - patience here! it takes about 4-5 min. per batch to obtain the perfect crispiness. Remove and lay on a plate with a paper towel to absorb extra oil. Season again with salt and pepper. |
