SWEET POTATO MATCHSTICKS

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying
3 to 4 sprigs rosemary
3 to 4 sprigs fresh sage
6 sprigs fresh thyme
4 to 6 cloves garlic, separated but unpeeled
2 to 3 large sweet potatoes
Cajun Seasoning, recipe follows
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Begin by putting the oil, herbs and garlic in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Bring the oil up to 365 degrees F, then remove the herbs and garlic with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. They should be nice and crackly at this stage. Reserve for garnish.
  • Using a mandoline, cut the sweet potatoes into matchsticks. Put in a large bowl of ice water to remove any starch. Soak for a few minutes and rinse with fresh cold water until it runs clear. Drain the matchsticks and pat dry in a kitchen towel, to remove as much water as possible. Fry in 365 degree F oil, in small batches, until crispy and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper cones, resting in cups, and season with Cajun spice mix. Peel the garlic cloves and sprinkle over the matchsticks along with the fried herbs before serving.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

Ch Aamir Majeed Gujjar
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Overall, I really enjoyed these sweet potato matchsticks. They were a healthy and delicious snack.


Zeeshan Ahmed
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These were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll use less oil next time.


Tasniya Tabassom
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I'm allergic to eggs, so I used a flax egg instead. The matchsticks still turned out great!


Michelle Deneau
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These were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


kayla Hill
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I couldn't find sweet potato matchsticks in the store, so I made my own. They turned out great!


Donna Sherk
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These matchsticks were a bit too crispy for my taste. I think I'll cook them for a shorter time next time.


AliGul Mirani
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I added some cayenne pepper to the spices for a little kick. They were delicious!


Randy Walsh
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These were a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes.


Abadaike David
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I love that these are baked instead of fried. They're still crispy and flavorful, but they're much healthier.


M Ashfaq Khan Tanoli
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So easy to make and so tasty!


Pinkie Sue
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These were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ismaeel Umair
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I made these matchsticks for my kids and they loved them! They're a healthy snack that's also fun to eat.


Bretta Slone
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These were a great side dish for my grilled chicken. They were crispy and flavorful, and I loved the hint of sweetness from the potatoes.


Nadia Love
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these matchsticks were delicious! The spices really brought out the flavor of the potatoes.


Elaine Morlock
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These were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I served them with a dipping sauce and they were a big hit.


Shahnawaz Khoso
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I've tried a lot of sweet potato fries recipes, but this one is my favorite. The matchsticks are the perfect size and they cook evenly. I also love the addition of the spices.


Rasel Chowdhury
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These sweet potato matchsticks were a hit at my last party! They were crispy, flavorful, and disappeared in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again.