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Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Sweet Potatoes fries are a healthier meal option as opposed to French fries. They are easy to prepare, either as a main meal, a side dish, or a quick fix snack.
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Prep Time 50 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Side dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • teaspoon of paprika
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  • any other seasonings of your preference.

Instructions
 

  • Dice your potatoes in equal sizes, could be wedges or jojos. The thinner the cuts the crispier the fries. Soak the diced potatoes in plain cold water for about thirty minutes to 12 hours. Soaking helps the fries to dissolve most of the starch. You can add ice to your water, this will help in maintaining the crispness of the potatoes. I recommend cold water because hot or warm water may reduce the crispness of the fries. Once they have soaked, tap them dry with a kitchen towel or a paper towel. It although is not mandatory for you to soak them.
  • Preheat the oven up to 400°F.
  • This step is actually the secret to crispiest outcomes for most baked recipes. Cornstarch will help in getting perfect crispy sweet potato fries. Oil your sweet potatoes in either a bowl or ziploc bag and make sure all of the potatoes are covered in oil. In a different bowl, mix the cornstarch and your preferred seasonings and coat your already oiled sweet potatoes. Remember to skip adding salt at this stage as it may make your fries soggy. We will add salt later in the preparation.
  • Put the fries on the baking tray. You can use parchment paper on the tray if you prefer. This way there will be less dishes to clean.
  • Bake for 15-25 minutes in total. Cook halfway and then turn the fries to evenly cook. The sweet potato fries should be ready when they are fork tender.
  • Once cooked, place them in a cooling tray for about 5 minutes, add salt to taste and serve them hot.
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