Crispy sweet potato fries

[Littleturkish]

Is the the only way to get crispy sweet potato fries a deep fat fryer, or should I persevere with the current soggy powdery results I'm getting by following the not so great recipes I'm finding online?

Are they really unhealthy if I did deep fry them? Is there any sort of oil I could use to make it healthier?

[firesidechat]

It's almost impossible to get sweet potato crispy, However if you coat it in olive oil (or other oils I guess),add some seasoning and roast it in the oven it is delicious. It sort of caramelises if you do it long enough, although it probably won't be crispy.

I think there is a white sweet potato that takes to frying a bit better than the usual one. I saw it on a Caribbean cooking program once, but have no idea where you get them from.

[ChickenMe]

Coconut oil would probably be the healthiest as olive oil is not suitable for that kind of cooking. Also, for a great taste, id recommend roasting them in extra virgin coconut oil. If you like a coconut taste it really goes well with the sweet pot. I roast them like pots. They never go mega crispy. My impression is that they are more watery that normal pots.

[dairymoo]

Try tossing them in olive oil (or your oil of choice) & dusting them with fine cornmeal or polenta before roasting.

[LuisCarol]

They are more watery than normal potatoes, so they need more space. Imagine a small cloud of steam coming off each chip that is steaming the ones next to it.

[Littleturkish]

Thank you! Loads of good suggestions!