Megan - posted on 08/11/2009 ( 5 moms have responded )
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I found a recipe online for sweet potato fries. The flavor was good, but they were pretty soggy. The recipe called for 4 tbsp of olive oil, but I only used 2. I sliced them pretty thin, and put them in a 450 degree oven. Should I boil them first, then bake?
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Marissa - posted on 08/13/2009
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This method works for me and it's low fat - no frying.
2-3 sweet potatoes - peeled and cut into medium size french fries
Spread out evenly on a non stick cookie sheet - don't crowd them on top of each other.
Spray them w/ canola or olive oil spray and cook at 400-425 for 15-25 mins until done. Flip them half way through cooking.
When done sprinkle w/ coarse sea or kosher salt. Sooooo good and healthy!!!
Debbie - posted on 08/13/2009
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I microwave mine until they start to soften, it is so much quicker, then I slice them into slices, put them on a pan with 1 or maybe 2 tsps. olive oil and bake on 425 degrees. I also like mine kinda brown, so i broil until brown, but not burned. Yummmmm
Stacy - posted on 08/12/2009
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I watched Guy Fieri on the Food Network the other day and he made fries with Russett potatoes... he soaked them in water for 30 min before doing anything with them; he said it takes the starches out and will help cook evenly and from being too soggy... In theory, I would think this would work for sweet potatoes too?
Pam - posted on 08/12/2009
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Hi Megan....it duztnt really matter about boiling them 1st they shud still cook but it'll b a bit longer, but u shud leave them in the oven untill there crispy and brown, i cut them into chunks myself....:) Happy Cookin lol
Michele - posted on 08/11/2009
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we are fans of the tried and true, better for you, homemade baked french fries... however, when we just need that crunch...
i discovered, through research, the secret to yummy crispy fried fries at home :)
*badass proper french fries*
4 medium idaho potatoes, peeled (or sweet potatoes)
1 quart vegetable oil (seriously, we use our med. cast iron skillet and just eyeball the amount of oil we need)
kosher salt
rinse cut (1/4 in.) fries in cold running water until clear (blanch)
dry thoroughly (to reduce oil splatter)
in small batches, in med/hot oil (approx. 350)
fry until soft, not brown, about 3 minutes
remove, drain
increase temp of oil to high (approx. 375)
return batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes
drain
salt while hot
*super tasty option
1/4 cup unsalted butter, chunked
2 Tbsp thyme, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
combine butter with thyme and garlic in saucepan over medium
pour over fries
yum yum yummy
please enjoy
i check cookbooks out of the library and copy recipes to try...
i am in the process of creating a family favorite cookbook
from all this delicious research :) to someday give to my children
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