Spicy Sweet Potato Frites

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 medium)
• 2 quarts vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
• Spice Blend, recipe follows

Directions

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.