Sweet Potato Fries

No recipe image available. Sweet potato fries are always a welcome change of pace.

2 large sweet potatoes
Light olive oil for frying, as needed
1/2 teaspoon Sea salt, or seasoned salt, or to taste

Peel sweet potatoes. Cut each in 3/4-inch slices. Stack slices and cut into 3/4-inch sticks. Place in a bowl of ice water to soak for 30 minutes. (Soaking removes starch, so that sweet potatoes will be crisp when deep fried.)
Heat oil to 325°F (160°C) in a deep fryer or cooking pot (oil should be at least 2 1/2-inches deep and no closer than 4 inches from the top of the pot)..
Drain sweet potatoes and pat dry thoroughly using paper towels. Any excess water will splatter when they are added to the hot oil.
Dip frying basket, if using one, in oil (this prevents the potatoes from sticking to it), then add a handful of sweet potatoes into basket. Lower into oil and par-fry for 3 minutes or until potatoes are tender, but not browned. Lift basket and allow potatoes to drain. Turn out onto a brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining potatoes.
Increase the temperature of the heated oil to 375°F (190°C).
Return the par-fried sweet potatoes to the oil in batches and cook a second time for 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on a fresh brown paper bag lined with paper towels. Salt to taste and serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.