Sweet Potato Fries

By ukiahgal67

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

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep fryer.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Mix the salt, garlic powder, paprika and sugar in a bowl and set aside.

Whisk the cornstarch and club soda in a mixing bowl.
In batches, dip the potatoes in the batter, allow any excess to drip off and hold on a wire rack.
Repeat with rest of the potatoes.

Fry half the potatoes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle with the seasoning and hold in the oven on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
Repeat with the last batch of potatoes.