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Crispy Sweet Potatoes

Perfectly crispy sweet potatoes are easily made with minimal ingredients - crispy with the perfect spice blend.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Sweet Potatoes thinly sliced into ¼-inch sticks
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.  Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
  • Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut sweet potatoes into even sticks, about ¼ inch each.
    2 Pounds Sweet Potatoes
  • In a large bowl sprinkle cornstarch and kosher salt on top of the fries, mix well, and make sure to coat each fry.
    1 Tablespoon Cornstarch, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Divide fries evenly between the two baking sheets and spread evenly.  It is important not to overcrowd the baking sheet if you want crispy fries.
  • Drizzle each baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of oil Coat fries with oil, be sure that no cornstarch spots remain.
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Bake fries for 10-12 minutes rotate the pan position and flip the fries and continue baking for another 10-12 minutes.
  • While baking, combine garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and mix.
    ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • Fries are done when the outside turns from a shiny wet orange color to a more matte orange.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with spice mixture, toss to coat fries in seasoning.

Notes

Make sure there is enough room between sweet potato fries.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 265mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g

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