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Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

World Traveler — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:09:29 GMT

This past weekend I purchased the Farberware Professional V-Blade Mandoline Slicer, thinking it would work to cut sweet potato fries, as it included a "thick julienne" blade. Got it at Walmart.

Well, it definitely is not the right thing and I am thinking of getting something that ONLY cuts fries and not other things like tomatoes, carrots, etc., so I know it will work for the only thing I am interested in.

I searched on the Internet, checked out Amazon, etc., and there seems to be an abundance of choices.

If you have a cutter that is designated for fries, and you are very pleased with it, I would appreciate knowing the brand and if it will do the size (thickness and length) of the typical fries you can buy when you go to a restaurant.

Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

mousiegirl — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:18:05 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
This past weekend I purchased the Farberware Professional V-Blade Mandoline Slicer, thinking it would work to cut sweet potato fries, as it included a "thick julienne" blade. Got it at Walmart.

Well, it definitely is not the right thing and I am thinking of getting something that ONLY cuts fries and not other things like tomatoes, carrots, etc., so I know it will work for the only thing I am interested in.

I searched on the Internet, checked out Amazon, etc., and there seems to be an abundance of choices.

If you have a cutter that is designated for fries, and you are very pleased with it, I would appreciate knowing the brand and if it will do the size (thickness and length) of the typical fries you can buy when you go to a restaurant.

Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give.

@World Traveler It only takes a few minutes to slice them to any thickness and length with a sharp knife. By the time I get a mandoline out, set the blade, slice, wash the mandoline, and put it back on the shelf, I could have cut and cooked the fries, as sweet potatoes don't take long at all to cook compared to regular potatoes.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

Zhills — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:36:16 GMT

A good sharp knife with a thin blade! I cut off a slice so the potato will set even and not roll. Easy to slice. I like to cut the round, then slice, about 3/8" thick.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

World Traveler — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:45:31 GMT

@Zhills Actually, that is what I ended up doing and, of course, the fries were all different thicknesses, didn't look that great.

And, @mousiegirl, you are right...by the time I got the mandoline out, picked the correct blade, used the thing-a-ma-jiggy that holds the food in place, I just knew I would never use that again! ha!

Just want to make some nice, uniform-looking, fries like I get in restaurants.

I even purchased the Gotham Steel Ti-Cerama 11x13-inch Nonstick Copper Crisper Tray to ensure my fries would be evenly cooked. It is a quality-looking crisper basket and tray that allows heat to circulate around/under the food because the basket is raised on the tray. It comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Just bummed that my fries didn't look too good. The taste was fine (used a little coconut oil, pink Himalayan sea salt, and pepper). Just looked like a sorry excuse for fries!

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

sidsmom — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:54:02 GMT

How does this look?

They’re not long but they are uniform.

She cuts them using the Vadilla Chopper from Bed Bath Beyond.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

World Traveler — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:03:27 GMT

@sidsmom Well, that is more like it. At least they are uniform! Would like them to be longer, like traditional fries, but if I can't find the longer size, then I think I'm off to Bed, Bath, and Beyond! ha!

I much prefer using something like you are showing.

Thanks!

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

sidsmom — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:09:04 GMT

@World Traveler

Sweet potatoes will be denser than white potatoes

so keep your receipt in case it doesn’t work.

I’ve seen this bad boy at work.

Heavy duty fry making!

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

Zhills — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:17:20 GMT

"@Zhills Actually, that is what I ended up doing and, of course, the fries were all different thicknesses, didn't look that great."

With a little practice you will get them even. As much as I hate to waste food, I will cut off the thin areas to keep them uniform. OCD! I love sweet potatoes and they are supposed to be the 'perfect' food!

Did you see my "baked sweet potatoes with bacon and brown sugar" recipe in the Recipe game? Yum!

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

World Traveler — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:17:21 GMT

@sidsmom That is similar (or maybe exactly!) what I was seeing on the Internet, but didn't know anyone who had it. The length of the fry is much better.

And, yes, the sweet potatoes are denser and were giving me a bit of a hard time cutting them. Of course, my knives might not be the sharpest, but they do well with anything else.

Believe what you have posted would work quite well. Hmmmm.....definitely the better of the solutions so far.

Thanks!

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

World Traveler — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:18:45 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
"@Zhills Actually, that is what I ended up doing and, of course, the fries were all different thicknesses, didn't look that great."

With a little practice you will get them even. As much as I hate to waste food, I will cut off the thin areas to keep them uniform. OCD! I love sweet potatoes and they are supposed to be the 'perfect' food!

Did you see my "baked sweet potatoes with bacon and brown sugar" recipe in the Recipe game? Yum!

@Zhills No, I didn't. Sounds absolutely Heavenly!

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

mousiegirl — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:21:23 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
@Zhills Actually, that is what I ended up doing and, of course, the fries were all different thicknesses, didn't look that great.

And, @mousiegirl, you are right...by the time I got the mandoline out, picked the correct blade, used the thing-a-ma-jiggy that holds the food in place, I just knew I would never use that again! ha!

Just want to make some nice, uniform-looking, fries like I get in restaurants.

I even purchased the Gotham Steel Ti-Cerama 11x13-inch Nonstick Copper Crisper Tray to ensure my fries would be evenly cooked. It is a quality-looking crisper basket and tray that allows heat to circulate around/under the food because the basket is raised on the tray. It comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Just bummed that my fries didn't look too good. The taste was fine (used a little coconut oil, pink Himalayan sea salt, and pepper). Just looked like a sorry excuse for fries!

@World Traveler Practice makes perfect. I have been doing it for years, so have it down pretty good. I like shoestring fries, and wide, thin, flat fries. My pizza crusts are not round as in a pizza parlor, various shapes, some oblong, but they are yummy just the same.

For regular potato fries, I blanch them in warm oil, then set aside. When I am ready for dinner, I raise the heat and plunge them in, this provides the crispiest fries, while the inside stays creamy, like the French do.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

Zhills — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:23:28 GMT

Interesting! How long do you blanch them. I'm assuming that is cooking a short time in the oil.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

World Traveler — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:40:53 GMT

If anyone cares to know, the recipes that came with the crisper are as follows:

Sweet Potato French Fries

3-4 sweet potatoes

coconut oil

pink sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Peel potatoes - cut into fries or use a french fry cutter
Place them in dry mixing bowl, coat with 1 tablespoon coconut oil and fresh ground pepper and pink salt
Place them in the Gotham Air Crisper Tray
Cook for five minutes. Toss with two silicone spoons.
Raise heat to 400 degrees. Cook ten more minutes or until done.
Try dipping in honey, aioli sauce, or jalapeno ketchup.

Because mine were thicker due to me cutting them and not a machine, it took way more than ten minutes until they were done.

Here are couple more recipes that came with the crisper that I want to try:

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries

2 large sweet potatoes

2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Cut sweet potatoes into two-inch long by 1/4-inch sticks
Place on Gotham crisper tray
Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with cinnamon and salt
Bake for 15 minutes, toss, bake for additional 15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Serve with honey or maple syrup to dip

This one sounds really good to me:

Sweet Potato Garlic Parmesan French Fries

3-4 sweet potatoes

Olive oil

Garlic powder

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Peel potatoes and cut into desired shape (round or fries)
Rinse and pat dry
Place in a dry bowl and coat with 3 tablespoons of olive oil
Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Place them in the Gotham air crisper tray
Cook for 20 minutes, stir and cook another 20 minutes, or until done
Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

World Traveler — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:16:39 GMT

This is the Gotham Copper Crisper and Tray I keep talking about.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

mousiegirl — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:21:54 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
Interesting! How long do you blanch them. I'm assuming that is cooking a short time in the oil.

@Zhills Just until they are 1/2-3/4 cooked, then when they return to the hot oil for crisping, that finishes the cooking of them.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

mousiegirl — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:26:29 GMT

@World Traveler I ordered sweet potato fries at a restaurant once, and they came thick and crispy standing in a cone, all I had for dinner, lol, as when I make fries I like to feast on them without anything else getting in the way.

I have also seen recipes with a coating on them such as corn starch, which I think would be good for extra crispiness.

I am going to try sweet potato fries in the air fryer I bought a few months ago, just havn't gotten around to it.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

World Traveler — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 03:45:58 GMT

@mousiegirl That's exactly what I do! It's an appetizer at the Elephant Bar Restaurant and it comes in a big fancy wrought-iron-looking holder that is cone shaped, lined with paper (wax?). You can have your choice of dips and I like BBQ. Yummy!

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

BeccaLou — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 06:15:08 GMT

Too difficult for me to cut so I just purchase the frys in the frozen section. I also found sweet potato tots ,I use them at Easter and Thankgiving. They are so-so delicious.And just any time I want something like Ham in the Air-fryer.

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

Zhills — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:37:32 GMT

I often do sweet potato fries for lunch! I eat a couple a week. Love them savory, not sweet, like some of the ones you buy frozen. Just my choice. Never met a sweet potato I didn't like!

Re: Recommendations for a Sweet Potato Fry Cutter

BeccaLou — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 19:22:58 GMT

I have never been able to peel sweet potato's and never been able to cut them, also really afraid of the knife slipping.