Sweet Potato Garlic Fries

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 red onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes or garnet yams (about 3 medium), scrubbed, unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch-by-4-inch fries, soaked in ice water
• Canola oil or vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces shredded fontina, for serving

1. For the caramelized onions: Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
2. Add the onions, vinegar, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.
3. Fries: Drain the potatoes and dry completely on a clean kitchen towel.
4. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way.
5. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 5 minutes.)
6. While the oil is heating, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 2 1/2 cups water until smooth.
7. Coat the potatoes in the batter.
8. Transfer 8 to 10 potatoes to the oil, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl.
9. Fry until golden and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
12. For the sauce: In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat.
13. Add the thyme and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
14. Pour the sauce over the fries and gently toss until coated.
15. Place the fries on a platter and spoon the onions on top.
16. Sprinkle with fontina and serve immediately.

olive oil, red onions, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, sweet potatoes, canola oil, flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, unsalted butter, thyme, garlic, shredded fontina

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/sweet-potato-garlic-fries-recipe.html (may not work)