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Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with a single magic ingredient to keep them crispy! No more soggy fries, these stay crispy even if you have to reheat in the oven.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes , (about a pound)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons club soda , (or ice water)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • canola or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Wash and peel your sweet potatoes. Cut into 1/4 inch thick fries and rinse the potatoes for about 10-15 seconds under cold water then dry with paper towels or a clean dish cloth you don't mind turning slightly orange.
  2. Mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry in a large bowl or large ziploc bag, add sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
  3. Heat your oil in your pot to 350 degrees and add the fries 1 at a time so they don't stick together, but make sure you don't overcrowd your pan.
  4. Each time you do another round of potatoes toss the potatoes in the slurry again to prevent the cornstarch from settling. This should only take a few seconds and is even easier if you have a ziploc bag you can just flip upside down a few times and shake.
  5. Fry for 1-2 minutes (no browning yet) and drain on a brown paper bag.
  6. Once all the fries are done with their first dip in the oil, start the second round of frying, then fry them the second time for an additional 2 minutes, until they're browned and crispy.

Notes

  • To reheat:?If you're making ahead for a crowd, you can heat them in the oven at 325 degrees for 5-7 minutes to crisp them back up.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Sodium 803mg (33%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 6150IU (123%) Vitamin C 1.1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Sodium 803mg 33%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 6150IU 123%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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