Spicy Sweet Potato Frites

• 2 lbs sweet potatoes (4 medium)
• 2 quarts vegetable oil or 2 quarts peanut oil, for frying
• Spice Blend
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (I recommend Chipotle chili powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch matchsticks.
2. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the spice blend and set aside.
3. Heat oil to 300 degrees F.
4. "Blanch"fries for 2 minutes and let cool.
5. Bring oil up to 350 degrees F.
6. Fry for 3 minutes, or until fries are brown and rise to the top.
7. Sprinkle spice blend over hot fries and serve immediately.

sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, kosher salt, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, ground black pepper, paprika, ground thyme, ground oregano

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-sweet-potato-frites-61968 (may not work)