Sweet Potato Fries
Producing the best fries texture we desire - crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Slightly complicated than simple frying, which includes soaking and the double-frying method.
Servings 5 people
Calories 178kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Sweet potatoes
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 4 tbsp Olive oil , for seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- Olive oil , for frying
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes with a peeler. Cut the potatoes into thick-Julienne style with a knife.
- Soak the potatoes in salt-water solution for at least 45 minutes. You can leave them to soak overnight too.
- Rinse the soaked potatoes with cold water, removing excess starch on the surface. Pat them dry using paper towels, or lightly bake them in an oven (max 110 degrees Celsius / fan-assisted). *
- In a large mixing bowl, season the potatoes with olive oil, paprika, pepper by hand or tongs. I prefer tossing to coat in the bowl itself.
- Cook the potatoes on medium heat for about 12 minutes, flipping occasionally. Remove the potatoes from the pan and place them over paper towels to cool (around 15 minutes).
- Deep fry the potatoes with high heat in oil for about 6 minutes until golden brown. Remove and blot with a paper towel. Serve with a sprinkle of salt. **
Notes
* Alternatively, double-frying can be dismissed by parboiling the fries for around 10 minutes before step 4 - seasoning.
** You can avoid deep-frying by normal pan frying, but do use slightly more oil than you usually would.
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