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Fried Yam Chips

4 medium sweet potatoes (yams)

Salt to taste

Solid vegetable shortening for frying

1. Peel yams and cut crosswise into very thin slices. Cover with water and refrigerate overnight.
2. Remove sliced yams from refrigerator and drain and dry on paper towels.
3. Fry about one third of potatoes at a time in shortening at 365 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. (Other salts or cinnamon sugar can be substituted for salt.)

Makes 8 servings.

Per serving: CAL 181.4 (63% from fat); FAT 6.188g; PROTEIN 3.556g; CARB 29.54g; CHOL 0.551mg; SODIUM 78.21mg

Recipe provided courtesy of Lousiana Sweet Potato Commission.