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[Recipe + Video] Batata Frita (Sweet Potato Fries)

Batata frita (Sweet Potato Fries) is a very simple food that can either be served as an appetizer or as a side dish. It's quick and easy to make.
Course Snack
Cuisine Dominican, Latino
Keyword batatafrita, batatas chips, fried sweet potato, how to cook batata, yam fries
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 221kcal
Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut: Slice the sweet potatoes into about ¼-inch thick slices or potato-fries-sized sticks.
    Cutting batata into slices
  • Salt: Mix water and salt. Soak the cassava or sweet potatoes in 4 cups of salted water for half an hour. Remove the cassava or sweet potatoes from the water.
    Discard the water. Pat cassava or sweet potatoes dry with a paper towel.
    Salting batata frita
  • Fry: Heat the oil over medium fire. Fry cassava or sweet potatoes until light golden (be careful with splatters). Rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
    Friendo batata
  • Serving: Serve as a side dish with parrilladas (bbq), or as an appetizer with a dip.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16088IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg