Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 1.3 pounds), peeled

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

08 - Dipping sauce of choice (such as aioli or ketchup)

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries, approximately 1/2 inch thick.

03 - Place the fries in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.

04 - Arrange the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded for proper crisping.

05 - Bake for 15 minutes until beginning to brown.

06 - Flip the fries and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp at the edges.

07 - Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

01 -

Naturally sweet with that irresistible crispy exterior that makes you forget they came from an oven
The kind of side dish that somehow becomes the main event because everyone keeps reaching for just one more

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Soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes removes excess starch and makes them noticeably crispier. Just pat them completely dry before seasoning.
Do not salt them before baking. The salt draws out moisture and makes them soggy. Save it for right before they go into the oven.

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Position your oven rack in the upper third of the oven. The bottom heating element can scorch the sugars before the fries cook through.
If you have an air fryer, these cook in about 12-15 minutes at 200°C with a shake halfway through.