Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Chips With Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 5 lbs sweet potatoes or yams, peeled
• peanut oil (for deep frying, you can use vegetable oil in place of peanut oil)
• coarse salt
• black pepper (optional)
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (or use any cheese for this)

Directions

1. 1

   Using a mandoline slice the sweet potatoes into 1/16-inch thick slices, and pat them dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a deep fryer heat enough oil to measure about 3 inches; heat oil to about 380 degrees (can be a little less).

3. 3

   Fry the sweet potato slices in batches until they are golden brown.

4. 4

   Transfer the chips to a paper towel to drain fat.

5. 5

   Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt and black pepper if desired.

6. 6

   Set oven to broil heat.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on top of the fried sweet potatoes.

8. 8

   Broil for about 4 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

9. 9

   Place onto a serving dish.

10. 10

    Delicious!