Yucca Fries with Southwest Fry Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 pounds fresh yucca root, peeled and cut into 3/8-by-1/2-by-5-inch fries
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 3 cups canola oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

1. Special equipment: a deep-fry thermometer
2. For the Southwest fry seasoning: In a small mixing bowl, combine the cumin, granulated garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, granulated sugar, superfine sugar, chili powder and pepper.
3. Reserve.
4. For the fries: Fill a large bowl with 8 cups water and the white vinegar.
5. Add the yucca fries and soak for 30 minutes to remove the starch.
6. Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven to 300 degrees F.
7. Bring 6 quarts water and the salt to a boil in a large stockpot.
8. Add the yucca fries and cook until tender and almost translucent, about 6 minutes.
9. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and place on a clean towel to drain; allow the yucca fries to cool.
10. Divide the yucca fries into 3 batches.
11. Place the first batch in the hot oil.
12. Blanch for 2 minutes, remove from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess fat.
13. Repeat with the remaining fries in 2 batches.
14. Bring the canola oil up to 360 degrees F. Again working in 3 batches, fry the yucca fries until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes.
15. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
16. Repeat with the remaining fries in 2 batches.
17. Season the fries with the Southwest fry seasoning.
18. Serve immediately.

ground cumin, garlic, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, sugar, sugar, ancho chili powder, freshly ground pepper, fresh yucca root, white vinegar, canola oil, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/yucca-fries-with-southwest-fry-seasoning.html (may not work)