Camotes Fritos

Name: Camotes Fritos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

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

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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

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

Transfer cooked sweet potatoes to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4

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

Questions

How long does Camotes Fritos keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Camotes Fritos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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