Sweet Potate Fries Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sweet potato fries
Dipping sauce (optional)
Method
Sweet potato fries
- 1
Preheat and prepare
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
Wash and cut
Wash and peel the 2 medium sweet potatoes if desired. Cut them into even fries about 1/4–1/2 inch thick (aim for uniform size so they cook evenly). Place cut fries into a large bowl of cold water.
- 3
Soak
Soak the cut fries in cold water for 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch (this helps make them crisper). If short on time, soak at least 10 minutes.
- 4
Dry
Drain the fries and spread them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat thoroughly dry — moisture will prevent crisping.
- 5
Coat
In a large dry bowl, toss the dried fries with 1 teaspoon cornstarch until evenly dusted. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the fries and toss to coat. Sprinkle 3 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper over the fries and toss until evenly seasoned.
- 6
Arrange on sheet
Arrange the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet with space between pieces — overcrowding will cause steaming and sogginess. Use two sheets if necessary.
- 7
Bake and flip
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the sheet, flip the fries with a spatula, rotate the pan 180°, and return to the oven for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until edges are browned and fries are tender. Baking time can vary with thickness and oven; watch for crisp edges not charred centers.
- 8
Finish
If you want extra crispness, broil on high for 1–2 minutes while watching closely. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley (optional) and a light extra pinch of salt if needed. Serve immediately.
Dipping sauce (optional)
- 9
While fries are baking, combine 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve.