CRISPY YAM FRIES
Not to be confused with American sweet potatoes, West African yams are large, starchy root vegetables found at most West African, Caribbean or Latin American markets. Check the yams for freshness by pressing down on their skin before purchasing; the root should be firm with no soft spots. The brown skin peels off easily with a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to reveal a stark white flesh. These yams are larger, much starchier, denser and less fibrous than American yams or sweet potatoes. Crispy yam fries are a well-known Nigerian snack and side dish. They can be shallow-fried in oil or baked in the oven for a slightly healthier variation (see Tip). Serve fries warm with some obe ata or your favorite condiment on the side.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, snack, vegetables, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high and season generously with salt.
- Fill a large bowl with water. Working quickly to avoid oxidation, slice off the ends of the yam and peel the brown skin. Cut the yam into 3/4-inch-thick rounds and transfer to the bowl. Once sliced and peeled, cut each piece into 1/2-inch-wide matchsticks, slicing a few rounds at a time and transferring matchsticks back to the water. (You should get about 5 to 8 sticks per piece.)
- Working in batches, drop the matchsticks into the simmering water and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the hot water and transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Repeat the blanching and draining process for the remaining matchsticks.
- Fill a large skillet with 1 inch of canola oil. (You'll need about 4 cups for a 10-inch skillet.) Heat the oil over medium-high until it registers 350 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Working in two or three batches to avoid crowding, and replenishing the oil as needed, fry the yam matchsticks, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a baking sheet set with paper towels or a rack. Season the fries with salt.
- Serve fries warm, with some obe ata or your preferred condiment for dipping.
YAM FRIES
These quick & easy yam fries are a great alternative to french fries {a big weakness of mine!} & are so easy to make! I served them with turkey burgers...Yum!
Provided by Ashlin
Categories Vegetable
Time 3m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Just wash your yams well & cut them into pieces of your desired size, I like them a bit thicker.
- Toss them in 1 tlbs. oil {you can use others but grapeseed oil is best since it doesn't become toxic once it reaches certain temps like oilve oil may}.
- Lay them out on a cookie sheet, meaty part facing down & season with kosher salt or I used Mrs. Dash since it's salt-less. Bake for 20 mins or until the thickest pieces are tender!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 23.9, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.5
BAKED SWEET POTATO "FRIES"
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise and cut each half into 3 long spears. Place them on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil. Spread the potatoes in one layer. Combine the brown sugar, salt, and pepper and sprinkle on the potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes and then turn with a spatula. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.
CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES
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Provided by William_Klein
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set a pot of water on medium-high heat to boil.
- Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes, slice them into roughly 1/3 inch sheets, then into roughly 1/3 inch thick fries. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
- Once the water has boiled, add the vinegar and a 3 finger pinch of salt, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add the sweet potato fries to the boiling water and set a timer for 6 minutes. When the time is up, drain the fries into a colander. Using a fork lightly scratch the surface of the fries to help the slurry mixture mix into the nooks and crannies.
- Meanwhile, add the 50 g cornstarch and 80 g of cold water to a bowl. Stir until completely combined with no clumps remaining. Add the still hot, drained fries to the bowl and toss until the slurry thickens and sticks to the fries. If you need a little more cornstarch feel free to add it. The mixture should lightly coat the fries.
- Using tongs, move the fries to a wire rack over a large baking sheet. Evenly space the fries so none of them are touching. Using a squirt bottle or spoon, drizzle the peanut oil over the fries trying to get an even coating over each one (you could also use a baking spray though I didn't find it works as well). Add the sweet potatoes to the oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
- Pull the baking sheet out and flip the fries with a spatula. At this point, you should be able to see some blistering on the outside but the fries won't be overly crisp. If they look a little dry, drizzle over more peanut oil. Add them back to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes. At this point, they should be slightly browned and crispy though it could take longer depending on the size of the fry, how crowded the pan is or the oil used. If they aren't crispy, let them go longer!
- Pour in the fries into a bowl. Immediately a pinch of salt and a couple of cranks of black pepper. Toss the fries in the seasoning and enjoy with the dipping sauce of your choice. Feel free to add spices, fresh herbs, cheeses, or any flavorings of your choice during this stage.
BAKED YAM FRIES WITH DIP
This is my answer to the oh-so-yummy but very fattening deep-fried yam fries.
Provided by Marleymg
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the olive oil over a baking sheet.
- Arrange the yams on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer; season with the seasoned salt.
- Bake the yams in the preheated oven until soft, about 25 minutes.
- While the yams bake, stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and paprika together in a small bowl. Serve as a dip for the yams.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.7 calories, Carbohydrate 113.8 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1335.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
REALLY CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES
Karen figured out how to make crispy sweet potato fries and the best part is you can do them in the deep fryer or the oven! Either way, you'll end up with crispy fries. Guaranteed. From Karen, on The Art of Doing Stuff.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 45m
Yield 1 big batch
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into fries no thicker than 1/2″. Soak in water for minimum of one hour, but preferably for half a day.
- Drain water from bowl and lift fries out by the handful. Give them a good shake. They should be dry but still have enough moisture on them to allow the cornstarch to stick.
- Put cornstarch in a plastic bag and drop all of your fries inches Blow a little air into the bag, twist the top and shake it vigorously. Lift the fries out onto one or two baking sheets.
- Coat with Olive Oil. The more the crispier and less sticking you'll have, but the less healthy they'll be. Use 2 pans if you have to. You want to make sure the fries aren't crowded on the pan otherwise they'll steam as opposed to getting crispy.
- Bake for 15 minutes then check. Once bottom of fries are getting crisp, flip them over and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- (for deep frying follow the first 3 steps, but instead of baking them, put them in the deep fryer at it's highest setting for a few minutes).
- Dipping Sauce:.
- Mix together mayo, pepper and Sriracha sauce. Adjust to your taste.
- Please note : This recipe does have a bit of a learning curve. It may take a few attempts to get your proportions of corn starch and oil correct. If you it doesn't work for you, it's not the recipe it's either a) your technique or b) your baking pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.2, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 980, Carbohydrate 95.2, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 18.4, Protein 5.2
SWEET POTATO FRIES
These crispy sweet potato fries are to die for! I'm not joking, they are so good yet so much healthier than traditional fries. Make these for a dinner party and you will be sure to effortlessly wow your guests!
Provided by lexincats
Time 38m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 200C.
- Wash and peel your sweet potatoes, then cut them into sticks around 1cm x 1cm wide. Lay them flat on a baking tray and drizzle over the olive oil. Toss the sweet potatoes until all the sticks are evenly coated with oil.
- Mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper in a small bowl, then sprinkle the seasoning over the sweet potatoes. Lightly toss with your hands to make sure that all the potatoes are coated with the seasoning. Adding the flour helps crisp up the fries, so don't leave it out unless you want soggy fries!
- Line up the potatoes on the baking tray and bake for 18 minutes. Then, give the tray a toss to flip the fries over, before returning to the oven to bake for 5 more minutes. Transfer the fries to a oven safe dish and top with the grated cheese. Return to oven on the highest rack for 3 minutes to melt the cheese. If not, serve the fries whilst hot to ensure maximum crispness.
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