September 21, 2018

Nothing is better for the kids at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls than a healthy and yummy after school snack!

In this 3-part series of “Noshing with Nyah,” co-worker Nyah creates after school snacks perfect for munching while relaxing, a break after chores or doing homework! In this third video, she makes Sweet Savory Potato Chips. It’s simple to make and will last you until dinner!

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Savory Sweet Potato Chips

Ingredients:

• 4-5 sweet potatoes
• 4 cups peanut oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp chile powder
• 2 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Scrub each sweet potato under cold water to get rid of any dirt.

Assemble food processor with slicing disc and adjust to the thinnest setting possible. If using a mandoline, slice as thinly as possible.

Feed sweet potatoes through the food processor’s feeding tube one at a time. Repeat until all the sweet potatoes have been sliced.

In a large, heavy-bottom pot or a deep fryer, heat oil to 320 degrees F.

Working in batches, fry sweet potato slices until slightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from oil and drain on a paper-towel lined pan.

Sprinkle immediately with seasoning and salt and pepper.

Repeat until all slices have been fried.

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Thanks to our former Manager of Food Service Operations Nyah Griffin, who is also a former resident of Mercy Home, for these delicious recipes and for always making sure our kids have nutritious meals!