Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes (4 medium)
• 2 quarts vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
• Spice Blend, recipe follows
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground dried oregano

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Instructions

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Heat oil to 300 degrees F. "Blanch" fries for 2 minutes and let cool. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry for 3 minutes, or until fries are brown and rise to the top. Sprinkle with the spice blend.
2. Toss all the spices together in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.