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Homemade Seasoned Fries: The Ultimate Guide for Perfectly Crispy Fries

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Perfectly crispy sweet potato fries with a homemade seasoning blend that creates layers of irresistible flavor.

 

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds (preferably Hannah or other white flesh variety like Japanese), cut into fries
  • 4 cups duck fat or avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • The New Primal BBQ Sauce, for serving

Seasoning Salt:

  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Wash potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch sticks.
  2. Soak potatoes in water for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  3. Meanwhile, combine all seasoning salt ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Drain potatoes and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  5. Heat oil to 300°F and fry potatoes in small batches for 3-5 minutes until light brown.
  6. Remove with a slotted spoon to a wire rack to drain.
  7. Increase oil temperature to 350°F and fry potatoes a second time for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Transfer hot fries to a bowl and immediately toss with seasoning salt.
  9. Serve warm with BBQ sauce.

Notes

For a baked version, toss with oil and bake at 450°F for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway. Finish under the broiler for extra crispiness. Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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