Comments on Failed Feminist: Sweet potato fries

My little skinny ones always get crispy and the bi...

2009-07-04T06:55:22.005-07:00

My little skinny ones always get crispy and the bigger fries stay soft. So maybe cut them thinner?

Try sprinkling paprika on them too. It gives them a nice kick.

And my newest discovery: brown sugar butter. It's not at all healthy but man oh man do sweet potato fries taste good when you dip them in butter with brown sugar sprinkled on top.

I once read in a recipe to soak them (and any pota...

2009-07-02T17:09:44.210-07:00

I once read in a recipe to soak them (and any potato you want a crispy fry texture out of) in a bowl of cold water with equal parts salt and sugar mixed in. I use about 1tbsp each. Then take them out and dry them off. I think it helps!

Hmm, maybe a little longer in the oven or just a l...

2009-07-02T14:19:02.714-07:00

Hmm, maybe a little longer in the oven or just a little higher temperature? Sweet potatoes seem naturally a little softer to me, but you should at least be able to get the edges crispy.

whenever i make these i can't get them crispy. any...

2009-07-02T11:36:08.763-07:00

whenever i make these i can't get them crispy. any ideas?