Yam French Fries
Crispy Baked Yam Fries are a delightful and healthy alternative to traditional French fries. The yams are cut into thin strips, seasoned with aromatic cumin, salt, and pepper, and baked to perfection in the oven. The end result is a delicious side dish that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Enjoy these flavorful yam fries as a satisfying snack or as a tasty accompaniment to your favorite meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- About 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 6 to 8 large yams
- About 2 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 425°F.
- Line 2 or 3 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Generously spread the vegetable oil on the pan bottoms, dividing it evenly. Peel the yams. Using a sharp knife, cut the yams lengthwise into narrow julienne strips about 1/4 inch thick. As the sticks are cut, immediately roll them in the oil on the baking sheets to prevent them from turning black. When all the sticks have been coated, spread them out in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the yams in each pan with about 1/2 tsp. of the cumin and some salt.
- Roast until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to 2 or 3 layers of paper towels to drain briefly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cumin, or to taste.
- Transfer to a warmed dish and serve immediately.
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