Crispy sweet potato fries
The group made these super crispy sweet potato fries as part of their five-week cookery programme. The trick was is in the batter which keeps them crispy.
The proof of their popularity was in certainly the eating and they were all gone in seconds!
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Crispy sweet potato fries
Ingredients:
1350ml oil, for frying
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon sugar
120g cornflour
168ml cream soda lemonade, cold
900g sweet potatoes, cut into long thin French fries
Method:
1. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a deep fryer. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
2. Mix the salt, garlic powder, paprika and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
3. Whisk the cornflour and lemonade in a mixing bowl.
In batches, dip the potatoes in the batter, allow any excess to drip off and hold on a wire rack. Repeat with rest of the potatoes.
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Hide Ad4. Fry the potatoes in batches, stirring occasionally until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes.
Drain well on absorbent paper.
Sprinkle with the seasoning and hold in the oven on a baking sheet.
Cook’s Tip
Sweet potato fries are particularly delicious when paired with sweet chilli and sour cream dips.