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.

Slayden Alexander
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These fries were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were crispy, flavorful, and the perfect finger food. I will definitely be making these again.


RX Hasebul.
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato fries, but these were really good. The garlic and herbs really elevated the flavor and made them irresistible. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Brain short
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These fries were amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the garlic and herbs added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making these again and again.


GBPANIME
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These fries were really easy to make and they turned out great! I loved the crispy coating and the flavorful garlic and herbs. I would definitely make these again.


amber davis
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I had some trouble getting the fries to crisp up. I think I may have cut them too thick. Otherwise, the flavor was great.


Diego Vilchis
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These fries were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar or honey. Otherwise, they were crispy and flavorful.


Lanese Jackson
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I made these fries for my kids and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. The fries were crispy and flavorful, and the garlic and herbs added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to other parents


Malek Islam
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These fries were delicious! I loved the combination of sweet potato and garlic. They were also very easy to make and didn't take long at all. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Louis Mwebe
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I made these fries for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them and they disappeared quickly. The sweet potato flavor was really nice and the garlic and herbs gave them a great savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Rora Maro
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These fries were really easy to make and they turned out great! I loved the crispy coating and the flavorful garlic and herbs. I would definitely make these again.


EFTY Khan
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I had some trouble getting the fries to crisp up. I think I may have cut them too thick. Otherwise, the flavor was great.


Servete Melisa Manaj
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These fries were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar or honey. Otherwise, they were crispy and flavorful.


Daniel Galvez
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I made these fries for my kids and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. The fries were crispy and flavorful, and the garlic and herbs added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to other parents


Frehager Eyob
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These fries were delicious! I loved the combination of sweet potato and garlic. They were also very easy to make and didn't take long at all. I will definitely be making these again soon.


jose phina
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato fries, but these were really good. The garlic and herbs added a nice touch and the fries were crispy and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Deep Chaudhary
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I made these fries for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they disappeared quickly. The sweet potato flavor was really nice and the garlic and herbs gave them a great savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Jorge Dominguez
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These sweet potato fries were an absolute delight! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The garlic and herbs added a wonderful flavor that really elevated the dish. I will definitely