Crispy Sweet Potato Fries: Autumn’s Favorite Snack, Loved by the Whole Family
Crispy Sweet Potato Fries: Autumn’s Favorite Snack, Loved by the Whole Family
Autumn’s Top Popular Dish: Crispy Sweet Potato Fries ♥
Forget ordinary sweet potato fries! Let’s fry them up to be even more delicious and capture everyone’s heart ♥ All Recipes, Man-Made Recipes. Make your family fall in love with these irresistible, crispy-on-the-outside, sweet-on-the-inside sweet potato fries. Perfect as a delightful snack for kids or a savory treat for adults.
Essential Ingredients- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup tempura flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Plenty of cooking oil for deep frying
Optional Ingredient for Extra Flavor- 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes (for an aromatic touch)
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes (for an aromatic touch)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the sweet potatoes, the foundation of delicious sweet potato fries. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, even if you plan to peel them. Then, peel off the skin using a peeler or a knife. Slice the prepared sweet potatoes into uniform rounds, about 0.5 cm (approximately 1/4 inch) thick. Slicing them too thinly can cause them to break apart during frying, while slices that are too thick may not cook through evenly. Ensuring a consistent thickness is key. Tip: Lightly pat the surface of the sliced sweet potatoes with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This helps the batter adhere better.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the crispy batter! In a bowl, add 1 cup of tempura flour. Gradually pour in 1/2 cup of cold water while mixing. The trick to a crispy batter is not to overmix! Stir just enough until the dry flour is incorporated and no lumps remain. If you’re using dried parsley flakes, add them now and gently mix them in. The subtle herbal aroma will complement the sweet potato’s natural sweetness beautifully. Tip: Using cold water helps create a crispier batter. The batter consistency should be pourable, like thin pancake batter, not too thick or too watery.
Step 3
Add the prepared sweet potato slices to the batter and coat them evenly. Use chopsticks or tongs to ensure each slice is thinly and uniformly covered with the batter. A thick coating can lead to greasy fries and longer cooking times, so a light coating is ideal. Tip: After coating the sweet potato slices, let them rest in the batter for about 1-2 minutes. This allows the batter to set slightly, preventing it from falling off during frying.
Step 4
It’s time to fry the sweet potato fries to golden perfection! Pour a generous amount of cooking oil into a deep pan or pot, and heat it over medium heat. The oil is ready when a small drop of batter sizzles and floats to the surface with active bubbles (around 170-180°C or 340-350°F). Carefully place the batter-coated sweet potato slices into the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this can lower the oil temperature and result in soggy fries. Fry in batches of 3-4 slices at a time. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally for even cooking. Once perfectly fried, remove the sweet potato fries and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Enjoy your delicious homemade crispy sweet potato fries! Tip: Gently stir the fries with tongs while frying to prevent them from sticking together and to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
