Sweet Potato Fries

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Potatoes

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (20)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds, total)
2 quarts vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne
Pinch cinnamon

Directions

Boil sweet potatoes in water to cover for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4 by 1/4-inch thick batons.

Meanwhile in a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven fitted with a candy or deep-frying thermometer, (or in an electric deep fryer), heat oil over medium-low heat until the thermometer registers 300 degrees F. Make sure you have at least 3 inches of space between the top of the oil and the top of the pan, as fries will bubble up when they are added.

Increase the heat to medium-high and add fries, a handful at a time, to the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are soft and limp and just begin to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a skimmer or slotted spoon, carefully remove fries from the oil and set aside to drain on paper towels. Let rest for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.

When ready to serve the fries, reheat the oil to 350?F. Transfer the blanched potatoes to the hot oil and fry again, stirring frequently until browned and puffed, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper lined platter and allow to drain for a minute.

Combine the brown sugar, salt, cayenne and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add the fries and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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Charlotte Houston, TX 10-16-2009
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Rockin fries!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were yummy and fun to make. We are diabetic so I left out the sugar and added a little fresh grated nutmeg with the... cinnamon, cayenne and salt. Emeril, it's a double Bam!Read more
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Elena Webster, NY 02-19-2009
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Great fries!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had never made sweet potato fries before and wanted to try them because I had an extra sweet potato left over from another... recipe. We really enjoyed them. I added an extra pinch of cayenne as we like things hot. I would make this recipe again for sure.Read more
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sneha knoxville, TN 09-24-2008
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excellent
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

delicious
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Anonymous 10-18-2007
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Not soggy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Make sure you add the fries in small batches at the end for the final frying process. If you add too many at a time the oil... drops in temperature too rapidly and this makes the soggy. These fries are delicioso!!Read more
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NILOFER New York, NY 05-25-2007
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very good!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

good recipe, tasty result. I really love sweet pototae fries.
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Anonymous 01-03-2007
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I don't know if this recipe worked for anyone else, but...
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

mine turned out soggy.