SWEET POTATO GARLIC FRIES

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes or garnet yams (about 3 medium), scrubbed, unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch-by-4-inch fries, soaked in ice water
Canola oil or vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces shredded fontina, for serving

Steps:

  • For the caramelized onions: Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onions, vinegar, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Fries: Drain the potatoes and dry completely on a clean kitchen towel. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 5 minutes.)
  • While the oil is heating, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 2 1/2 cups water until smooth. Coat the potatoes in the batter. Transfer 8 to 10 potatoes to the oil, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Fry until golden and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
  • For the sauce: In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the thyme and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the fries and gently toss until coated.
  • Place the fries on a platter and spoon the onions on top. Sprinkle with fontina and serve immediately.

oshifuwa balqees bamidele
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These fries are now a staple in my house.


Malik Ziafat
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These fries were so good! I can't wait to make them again.


Thubelehle Mashabane
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fries turned out perfect. I think the key is to use a good quality sweet potato.


Sunder lal Lala Lohanoo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fries turned out soggy. I think I might have cooked them at too low of a temperature.


Kiran Shamsa
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These fries were a bit bland. I think they needed more seasoning.


Paul Nchima
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I had some trouble getting the fries to crisp up. I think I might have cut them too thick.


CECILY Migwi
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I thought these fries were just okay. They were a bit too oily for my liking.


Annelise Pietersen
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These fries were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Shahid Hussain
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I'm a big fan of sweet potatoes and these fries did not disappoint. They were crispy and flavorful, and the garlic added a nice touch.


Candi Jaggers
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I made these fries for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best fries they've ever had.


Nicole Bailey
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fries were delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Maliki Platt
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These fries were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


sammy2legz
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these fries were amazing! The garlic flavor really made them.


Linda Awah
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I made these fries for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Tythecoolboy Cool
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These sweet potato fries were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the garlic flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


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