Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

 Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried herbs (optional, like rosemary, thyme, or oregano)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2. Prepare the sweet potatoes:

   • Peel the sweet potatoes (optional, you can leave the skin on if you prefer) and cut them into ¼-inch thick sticks. Try to keep them as uniform in size as possible for even cooking.

3. Coat the fries:

   • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with cornstarch to help them crisp up.
   • Drizzle the olive oil over the fries and toss to coat.
   • Sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and any herbs you are using. Toss again to ensure they’re evenly coated.

4. Bake the fries:

   • Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded (use two baking sheets if needed).
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through for even browning.

5. Crisp them up:

   • For extra crispy fries, you can broil them for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, but keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.

6. Serve:

   • Remove from the oven, let them cool slightly, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce (like ketchup, aioli, or spicy mayo).

Tips:

• Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes before baking to remove excess starch, resulting in crispier fries. Just be sure to dry them thoroughly before coating them in cornstarch and oil.
• If you like spicy fries, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.

Enjoy your crispy, baked sweet potato fries!