Crispy Sweet Potato Sticks Recipe
Addictively Delicious Sweet Potato Sticks: So Crispy, So Sweet, You Can’t Stop Eating! ♥
Experience the irresistible crunch and delightful sweetness of these sweet potato sticks! They’re so good, you’ll find it impossible to stop snacking on them. A perfect treat for the whole family. (Source: Every Recipe, 10000 Recipe)
Main Ingredients- 2 medium sweet potatoes
Optional Ingredient (for extra sweetness)- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by selecting fresh sweet potatoes. Wash them thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Peel the skin using a peeler or a knife. Next, slice the sweet potatoes into uniform, thin sticks, about 0.5 cm thick. It’s important to get the thickness right; too thick and they won’t fry evenly, too thin and they might break.
Step 2
Place the julienned sweet potato sticks in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for about 10 minutes. This step is crucial for removing excess starch, which will result in crispier and cleaner-tasting fried sticks. It helps achieve that perfect crunch even without a batter.
Step 3
Now it’s time to fry! Pour enough cooking oil into a pot or deep pan to generously cover the sweet potato sticks and preheat over medium heat. The ideal oil temperature is around 170-180°C (340-350°F). If the oil is too cool, the sweet potatoes will absorb too much oil; if it’s too hot, they’ll burn on the outside before cooking through. You can test the temperature by dipping a frying chopstick – if it bubbles vigorously, the oil is ready. Carefully add the sweet potato sticks to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them in batches if necessary, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and are crispy. Once fried to perfection, remove the sticks with a slotted spoon and drain them on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil. If you desire extra sweetness, you can toss the hot, freshly fried sticks with sugar immediately after draining. This will make them even more delightfully sweet and irresistible.
