Crispy Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika gives it extra kick)
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled if you want, cut into fry shapes
→ Optional for Extra Crispiness
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
# Instructions:
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Fire up your oven to 425°F (220°C). Put your empty baking sheet in there while it warms up—this trick works wonders for crispy fries.
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Optional peeling first! Then chop sweet potatoes into fry-like sticks about ¼-inch thick. Keep the sizes close so they cook evenly.
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Toss the cut fries into a bowl of cold water for a quick 30-minute soak. This pulls out some starch, making them crispier later.
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Dry those fries super well with paper towels. Mix them in a big bowl with garlic powder, paprika, olive oil, pepper, and salt. If going for extra crunch, sprinkle in cornstarch now and mix well.
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Take the hot tray from the oven and arrange your seasoned fries on it in a single layer—spread them apart! Bake them for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’ve crisped up nicely and turned golden.
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When they’re golden and looking irresistible, pull them from the oven and wait a few minutes before digging in.
# Notes:
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Want crispier fries? Toss a tablespoon of cornstarch in before baking—this creates a dry coating that keeps the inside fluffy and the outside crunchy.