Sweet Potato Matchsticks

Name: Sweet Potato Matchsticks
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch Pinch cayenne; 3 sprigs fresh sage; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 cloves garlic, separated but unpeeled; 1 Tbsp garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 Tbsp onion powder; 3 sprigs rosemary; 1 Tbsp smoked paprika; 2 larges to 3 large sweet potatoes; 6 servings Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Sweet Potato Matchsticks might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, whole 30, and vegan recipe has 176 calories, 1g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pepper, paprika, sage, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Begin by putting the oil, herbs and garlic in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Bring the oil up to 365 degrees F, then remove the herbs and garlic with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. They should be nice and crackly at this stage. Reserve for garnish.

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Garlic

Herbs

Cooking Oil

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Slotted Spoon

Paper Towels

Pot

Using a mandoline, cut the sweet potatoes into matchsticks. Put in a large bowl of ice water to remove any starch. Soak for a few minutes and rinse with fresh cold water until it runs clear.

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Sweet Potato

Water

Starch

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Mandoline

Bowl

Drain the matchsticks and pat dry in a kitchen towel, to remove as much water as possible. Fry in 365 degree F oil, in small batches, until crispy and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Water

Cooking Oil

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Kitchen Towels

Transfer to paper cones, resting in cups, and season with Cajun spice mix. Peel the garlic cloves and sprinkle over the matchsticks along with the fried herbs before serving.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Cajun Seasoning