Lunch

TIBS CINNAMON & SPICE SWEET POTATO FRIES

Chef’s Note

“Sweet potato fries are a Southern boy’s soul food. The combination of cinnamon, spices, and sweet potato make this recipe one to die for. It’s that good.”

READY IN:

1hr6mins

SERVES:

4

UNITS:

US

IngredientsNutrition

  • 3 largesweet potatoes, skinned and cut into 1/4 inch thick fries
  • 10 cupswater, refrigerated
  • 2 tablespoonswhite corn syrup
  • 14 cupsugar
  • 13 cupwhite vinegar
  • lard (for frying)
  • SEASONING
  • 2 teaspoonsbrown sugar
  • 12 teaspoondried mustard
  • 12 teaspoonchili powder
  • 12 teaspoonpaprika
  • 12 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspooncinnamon
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 12 teaspoonallspice
  • 12 teaspoonmace
  • 12 teaspooncelery salt
  • Directions

  • Add water, sugar, corn syrup, and vinegar to a large pot. I use spring water. Combine thoroughly. Skin potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch thick fries (or thicker if desired). Add potatoes to pot. Place in fridge. Allow to marinate for 1 hour.
  • In a bowl or ziploc bag, combine seasoning ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Pour into a salt shaker or an empty seasoning bottle. Set aside.
  • Heat deep fryer to 325 degrees. Add fries and fry for 2-3 minutes. Remove, pat dry, and using a sheet pan or large bowl, place them in the refrigerator.
  • Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees. Remove fries from freezer and place into basket. Over the sink, toss and season fries with seasoning. Fry fries for 3 minutes. Remove. Pat dry. Season to taste with seasoning.
  • Serve.
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