Southern Fried Sweet Potatoes

3 medium cooked sweet potatoes, cooledsalt

2 eggs

2 tablespoons water

1 cup fine dry bread crumbs

vegetable oil
Peel and cut potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Beat eggs with water in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Put bread crumbs in shallow bowl or spread out on waxed paper. Dip potatoes in beaten eggs, then in crumbs.

Pour about 2 inches of oil into a heavy skillet and heat to 370°, or use a deep fryer. Fry the prepared potato slices, a few at a time, until golden. Drain briefly on paper toweling and serve hot.
4 to 6 servings.

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