Five Potato Fries / Mixed Root Vegetable Fries
Five Potato Fries / Mixed Root Vegetable Fries
Ingredients
For the Fries
- 1 orange sweet potato, medium
- 1 purple sweet potato, medium
- 1 Japanese sweet potato, medium (white/pale-skinned)
- 1 red potato, medium
- 1 Yukon Gold potato, medium (yellow/white-skinned)
- 8 cups cold water, for soaking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, or fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup ketchup, or other preferred dipping sauce
Instructions
- 1
Wash and scrub all root vegetables thoroughly. Peel the sweet potatoes if desired, but leave the skins on the red and Yukon Gold potatoes for extra nutrients and texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Carefully cut each root vegetable into uniform fry shapes (batons or sticks), approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Aim for consistency to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Place all the cut fries into a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This step is crucial for achieving crispy fries.
- 4
While the fries are soaking, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using an oven, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
After soaking, drain the fries thoroughly and spread them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat them as dry as possible. Excess moisture will prevent crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Return the dried fries to the large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice blend over the fries and toss again until all fries are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
If air frying: Place the seasoned fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. If oven baking: Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Once cooked, transfer the crispy fries to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with freshly chopped chives or parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Five Potato Fries / Mixed Root Vegetable Fries
For the Fries
- 1 orange sweet potato, medium
- 1 purple sweet potato, medium
- 1 Japanese sweet potato, medium (white/pale-skinned)
- 1 red potato, medium
- 1 Yukon Gold potato, medium (yellow/white-skinned)
- 8 cups cold water, for soaking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, or fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup ketchup, or other preferred dipping sauce
Instructions
- 1
Wash and scrub all root vegetables thoroughly. Peel the sweet potatoes if desired, but leave the skins on the red and Yukon Gold potatoes for extra nutrients and texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Carefully cut each root vegetable into uniform fry shapes (batons or sticks), approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Aim for consistency to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Place all the cut fries into a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This step is crucial for achieving crispy fries.
- 4
While the fries are soaking, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using an oven, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
After soaking, drain the fries thoroughly and spread them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat them as dry as possible. Excess moisture will prevent crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Return the dried fries to the large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice blend over the fries and toss again until all fries are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
If air frying: Place the seasoned fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. If oven baking: Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Once cooked, transfer the crispy fries to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with freshly chopped chives or parsley.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
⏱️ 1 min