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Camotes Fritos

Golden fried sweet potato slices crisp on the outside and tender inside. A classic Peruvian street food staple often served with sandwiches or meat dishes.

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

PeruvianSideStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add 2 lbs sliced sweet potatoes in a single layer and fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown.

  3. 3

    Transfer cooked sweet potatoes to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  4. 4

    Season immediately with 1 tsp fine sea salt and 1/2 tsp ground cumin before serving warm.

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Questions

What is Camotes Fritos?

Golden fried sweet potato slices crisp on the outside and tender inside. A classic Peruvian street food staple often served with sandwiches or meat dishes. This reference files it under Peruvian side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

What should Camotes Fritos look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until crisp and golden brown.

How many calories are in Camotes Fritos?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 2 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Camotes Fritos?

Refrigerate what is left of Camotes Fritos within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

Can I halve or double Camotes Fritos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the sweet potatoes drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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