Spicy Sweet Potato Frites

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

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks.
2. Heat oil to 300 degrees F. "Blanch" fries for 2 minutes and let cool.
3. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry for 3 minutes, or until fries are brown and rise to the top.
4. Sprinkle with the spice blend.
5. Toss all the spices together in a large bowl.
6. Store in an airtight container.

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

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spicy-sweet-potato-frites-recipe.html (may not work)