Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into fries
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked optional)
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional

07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch for extra crispiness

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place baking sheet in oven while heating.
02 - Cut sweet potatoes into ¼-inch fries. Soak in cold water 30 minutes to remove starch.
03 - Drain and dry fries thoroughly. Toss with oil and all seasonings. Add cornstarch if using.
04 - Spread on hot baking sheet in single layer. Bake 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

# Recipe Notes:

01 - A healthier alternative to regular fries, these crispy sweet potato fries are baked instead of fried.