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Spicy Sweet Potato Frites
Recipe courtesy Tanya Holland
Show:  Melting Pot
Episode:  Soul Kitchen--Hot and Spicy
2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 medium)
2 quarts vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
Spice Blend, recipe follows

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Heat oil to 300 degrees F. "Blanch" fries for 2 minutes and let cool. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry for 3 minutes, or until fries are brown and rise to the top. Sprinkle with the spice blend.

Spice blend:
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground dried oregano

Toss all the spices together in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.

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Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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