Yam Fries

Name: Yam Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs African white yam, peeled, sliced; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Crispy white yam batons deep fried to golden perfection and tossed with garlic cayenne spice.

27 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

West AfricanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs African white yam, peeled, sliced
2 cups vegetable oil
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
2

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3

Add 1.5 lbs peeled, sliced African white yam to the skillet and fry for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
4

Remove fries with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and toss immediately with the spice mix.

Questions

How long does Yam Fries 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 Yam Fries?

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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