Sweet Potato Fries: Technique to Make Them Crispy

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola is budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is a more affordable spice.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and last longer, while omitting herbs reduces cost.

Remove the skin from the sweet potatoes.

Wash the sweet potatoes and cut a slice to stabilize them.

Cut the sweet potatoes into half-inch thick slices, then cut them into fries.

Put the sweet potato fries in a large container or bowl.

In another bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of G starch, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.

Mix the baking powder and baking soda together to achieve a light and airy texture.

Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar with 1 tablespoon of water in a separate bowl to prevent browning and help with crispiness.

Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the sweet potatoes and mix.

Add half of the vinegar-water mixture to the sweet potatoes and mix.

Add another 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix again.

Finally, add the last 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix thoroughly.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 320°F (160°C).

Fry the sweet potato fries in batches to maintain the temperature.

Fry for 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Remove the fries from the oil and add salt to flavor them.

Optionally, add chopped garlic and parsley, and spices like paprika, cumin, or chili powder.

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