Food Network: Sweet Potato Fries

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Sweet Potato Fries
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

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

Instructions
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.