Sweet potato shoestring fries

June 3, 2016 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)

Sweet potato shoestring fries

Serves: 4
Cooking Time: 15 - 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into matchsticks
  • Sunflower oil, to deep-fry
  • Sea salt flakes, to season (optional)

Instructions

1

Place the sweet potato matchsticks in water if not using straight away. Dry the fries between two clean tea towels to absorb moisture.

2

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep pot to 180°C and fry the matchsticks in batches until crisp, 8 – 10 minutes. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Season with sea salt flakes, if desired, and serve hot.

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