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FRENCH-FRIED SWEETS AND SPUDS
MAKES
7 cups peanut oil
2 large baking potatoes (Idaho or Russet)
2 large sweet potatoes Salt and pepper Cinnamon sugar, optional
1.Pour peanut oil into deep fryer. Set fryer temperature to 32S”F/165”C. Lay a double thickness of paper towels on a cooling rack or in a 15 x 10 x
2.While oil is heating, peel potatoes. Using a sharp knife, cut all 4 potatoes crosswise in half then cut each half into
3.When all potatoes are cut into strips, drain potatoes and thoroughly dry with paper towels.
4.With basket in highest position, add a handful of potatoes to the basket. Close fryer lid and lower basket into oil. Fry potatoes
5.Remove and place on paper
and let oil return to temperature before repeating procedure with remaining potato strips. Potatoes can be cooked ahead
up to 3 hours and left at room temperature.”
6.Just before serving, set fryer temperature to 375”F/19O”C. With frying basket in highest position, add a handful of the
7.Remove potatoes to
*If potatoes will not be