Baked Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons olive oil, make it a good one!
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2 medium sweet potatoes, optional to peel, cut into evenly sized 1/4-inch sticks
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1 teaspoon paprika, smoked is a great option for more flavor
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1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper, ground fine
→ Optional Crispy Coating
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1 tablespoon cornstarch for that perfect crunch
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your baking sheet inside as it heats up to help get that lovely crispy texture!
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Slice those sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch-wide sticks. Peeling is totally up to you, but try to keep those pieces the same size so they cook nicely.
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Toss your cut fries into a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes. It takes out the extra starch and makes them extra crispy later.
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Dry the fries really well, then in a mixing bowl, coat them with olive oil, a sprinkle of garlic powder, paprika, and some salt and pepper. If you want that irresistible crunch, add cornstarch now!
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Pull out the baking sheet carefully (it’ll be hot!) and arrange the fries in one layer. This helps them get crispy. Bake for 25-30 minutes and flip them halfway through for even cooking.
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When they’ve got a golden, crispy look, take them out. Let them cool for a few minutes if you can wait—and dig in!
# Notes:
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Best eaten as soon as they come out of the oven while they’re super crispy.
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Adding cornstarch gives them that amazing crunch while staying soft inside.
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Give each fry some space! Piling them up leads to steaming, which makes them less crispy.