Ingredients
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- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut into evenly sized sticks about ½ inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
- Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap for maximum crispiness.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Chilling the cut fries in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking can help improve texture and crispiness.
- Sprinkling a small amount of cornstarch or arrowroot powder on the fries before baking can enhance crunchiness.
- For extra crispiness, bake on a convection setting if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg