Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)

Discover the trick to crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries. Coated with olive oil, sea salt, and perfect as a healthy side.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin).

02 - Half a teaspoon of fine sea salt.

03 - 2-3 medium-sized sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds).

04 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

05 - Optional toppings: A pinch of garlic powder.

06 - Optional toppings: A dash of cayenne.

07 - Optional toppings: Ground black pepper to taste.

01 - Set your oven to 425°F and adjust the racks to the upper and lower parts of the oven.

02 - Cover a pair of baking sheets with some parchment paper.

03 - Peel those sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch-thick sticks.

04 - Spread the cut potatoes onto the two trays.

05 - Sprinkle over each pan: 1 1/2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

06 - Pour 1 tablespoon of oil onto each tray and toss everything until coated evenly.

07 - Arrange the fries in one layer, making sure they don't touch or pile up.

08 - Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the fries over.

09 - Swap the trays' positions in the oven, and keep baking for another 10-18 minutes until crunchy.

10 - Sprinkle on your favorite seasonings after baking.

01 - Spread the fries out—no overlapping—so they'll get crispy.

02 - Making your fries the same size helps them cook evenly.

03 - You can peel and cut the potatoes up to 2 days in advance and store them in water.

04 - Pop them back in the oven to crisp them up again when reheating.