Ingredients
- Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying (peanut oil is best)
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper, or as desired
- 2 sweet potatoes, washed, scrubbed, and dried
Directions
Special equipment: deep-fry thermometer, mandoline slicer
Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Mix the salt, sugar, chili powder and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside. Very thinly slice the sweet potatoes on a mandoline slicer and carefully drop into the hot oil in batches, being careful to not overcrowd the pan. Deep-fry until golden around edges, 45 seconds to 1 minute, and transfer to a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the chips with seasoning while they are still hot and let cool to crisp. Remove the chips from the baking sheet to a serving bowl and eat immediately while still crunchy!
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By Cooking For Smiles
on August 12, 2011
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I was disappointed with the texture of the "chips" after baking. They were soggy in the center and chewy on the ends. I followed the recipe carefully, and got these results. The flavors were fair, but I will not be making these again.
By Sweet Chili
New York, NY
on July 24, 2011
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These chips were salty AND soggy! A disappointment! Can anybody suggest an oil thermometer that clips to the side of the pot like the one that Claire used on this TV Show? Thanks for any advice.
I love sweet potato and bake them all the time out on the grill, as 1 inch thin slices that have been dredged in olive oil and cajun seasoning and grilled on a closed grill turned down from hot to medium, about 350 degrees! Only take 10 minutes a side. Respond with a suggestion for an oil thermometer and I'll post back with my finish of the grilled sweet potato slices story. Thanks!
By jgoddess321_7869173
PHILA, PA
on May 17, 2011
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Just saw this episode and had some sweet potatoes in the pantry. So I decided to make them with my turkey swiss mushroom burgers, cole slaw and these chips. Delicious! Sweet, spicy with a nice little crunch. I added some smoked paprika and little extra Cayenne pepper to the mixture. Will definitely make again......Note: Only need to cook them for 2-3 minutes tops if using canola oil or they will start to burn.
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