Sweet Potato Fries

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 cups peanut oil, for frying
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup club soda, cold
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 by 1/4-inch fries

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep fryer.
  2. 2
    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  3. 3
    Mix the salt, garlic powder, paprika and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
  4. 4
    Whisk the cornstarch and club soda in a mixing bowl.
  5. 5
    In batches, dip the potatoes in the batter, allow any excess to drip off and hold on a wire rack.
  6. 6
    Repeat with rest of the potatoes.
  7. 7
    Fry half the potatoes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with the seasoning and hold in the oven on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
  9. 9
    Repeat with the last batch of potatoes.

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