How to cut sweet potato fries?
The best way to cut sweet potato fries is by using a food processor, a mandoline or a very sharp knife. Some people make perfect fries by cutting potatoes into thick wedges and then slicing them into long strips.
Another method is to cut potatoes into thin strips lengthwise and then cut the strips crosswise to create fries. Don't use a food processor. The sweet potato slices will turn into a puree, which you don’t want, and it’s much easier to do it by hand. Use a good quality chef’s knife and cut the potatoes lengthwise first, then cut the strips into small pieces, about 1/2-3/4 inch long.
Cut sweet potato fries into sticks?
For those who like their sweet potato fries cut into long, thin strips, it’s important to cut the potatoes into actual fries instead of using the shoestring method. The shoestring method is fine for cutting curly potatoes, but not for straight potatoes like sweet potatoes.
Cutting sweet potato fries into strips isn’t difficult but it can be time-consuming, especially if you’ve never done it before. If you've ever tried to cut potato fries into sticks, you likely ended up with more crushed potato than actual sticks.
However, sweet potato fries are much easier to cut into long, uniform pieces. Simply hold a potato over a bowl or baking sheet with a small gap between the potato and the bowl or pan. Using a sharp kitchen knife, slice the potato into your desired length. If you'd rather get your sweet potato fries in uniform pieces, cut them with a julienne peeler.
How to cut sweet potato fries to sticks?
To cut sweet potato fries into “sticks”, cut the potatoes into 4-5 lengthwise, then cut each length into quarters. Use a sharp serrated knife or a potato peeler to create even strips. To create perfectly cut fries, try using a mandoline. To get perfectly thin fries, first cut off both ends of the sweet potato.
Then, cut off the skin. Using a sharp knife, cut the sweet potato into thin strips. As they’re cut, a small hole should form in the center of each potato piece. This allows the strips to cook more evenly and not burst open during the cooking process.
How to cut sweet potato fries into sticks?
You can easily cut sweet potato fries into sticks using a food processor or a mandoline. Set the machine to its highest setting and cut the potatoes into thin, long strips. You can also cut the sweet potato fries by hand using a sharp knife, but this will take more time.
The most common way to cut sweet potato fries is by using a food processor. You will need a large bowl, a potato cutter attachment, oil, and your sweet potatoes. Put the potatoes in the bowl and add oil to the potatoes (just enough to coat them). You can also add salt, chili powder, or any other spices you want.
Use the potato cutter attachment to chop the potatoes into the desired length.
You can also use a knife, but a food processor will make quick work of
How to cut sweet potato strips?
Cutting sweet potato strips is easier than cutting potatoes. All you need to do is cut the potato off at an angle, then slice it lengthwise to form a strip. To cut the strips even thinner, use a potato peeler. Most models have multiple rotating blades and will create strips between ⅛ and ¼ inch thick. You can cut the sweet potato fries into different shapes or long strips for baking using a sharp paring knife. However, for making fries that are thin and crispy, cut the sweet potatoes into strips with a potato peeler. Depending on the thickness of the sweet potato, you can cut the strips into any length.