How to cut sweet potatoes into beautiful, uniform fries:
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the pointy end.
Slice in half, lengthwise. Depending on the length of the potato, I may also cut it crosswise.
Lay each half, flat side down, and cut the potato half lengthwise into ¼ inch slices.
Finally, cut lengthwise to create ¼ inch sticks
How to Make Sweet Potato Fries:
Soak fries in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes or up to 2 days in the fridge. Drain and pat very
dry.
Homemade deep-fried sweet potato fries are a quick and easy family favorite recipe. This
fantastic method to deep fry & season them makes the best appetizer or side dish. They
are a thousand times better than store-bought frozen sweet potato fries. A bonus is you
can have colorful fries too if you use orange, white, or even purple sweet potatoes for the
fries.
When frying shoestring cut sweet potatoes to make fries, it is important to have the
correct oil and temperature. This recipe ensures you have the perfect seasoned sweet
potato fries every time. They will turn out golden crispy on the outside and soft on the
inside for that comforting sweet and savory bite. This is not your same old french fry
recipe and a great idea to mix up your meals with something new.
Ingredients for Homemade Sweet Potato Fries
This 3-ingredient seasoned sweet potato fry recipe could not be more simple or more
delicious. This recipe calls for fresh sweet potatoes, salt, and paprika. There are no other
ingredients needed which is unlike other recipes. These deep-fried sweet potato fries are
made without cornstarch or any kind of batter. This keeps them gluten-free and grainfree.
Using sweet potatoes instead of russet potatoes for fries is a healthier option. They both
are fried foods, so they are not exactly healthy food. However, sweet potatoes have
additional health benefits that others do not have. Calorie-wise, both potatoes are about
equal, but sweet potatoes offer more fiber, a ton of vitamins A and C, and calcium. The
orange and purple ones also are high in anti-oxidants. Russets happen to be lower in
sugar and offer more protein, vitamin B6, omega-3s, and iron. The amount of carbs in
sweet potato fries is about the same as in regular russet fries.
