Sweet Potato Fries
Crisp-edged, tender-centered sweet potato fries seasoned simply and baked in a hot oven.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into sticks about 1 cm thick, then pat them thoroughly dry.
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Step 3
Whisk together the cornstarch, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in the mixing bowl.
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Step 4
Toss the cut sweet potatoes with the vegetable oil. Add the seasoning mixture and toss until evenly coated.
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Step 5
Spread the coated fries across the prepared baking sheets in a single layer, leaving space between them.
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Step 6
Bake for 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Turn the fries with a spatula and rotate the baking sheets. Bake for 12 minutes more, until browned at the edges and tender inside.
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Step 8
Let the fries stand on the baking sheets for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume them within 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot.
Risk factors
- knife handling
- hot oven and baking sheets