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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

5 from 1 vote
Course: Side Dish
Author: Adapted from Cookie & Kate
Servings: 8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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Ingredients  

  • 4 lb sweet potatoes (about 4 med/lg or 6 medium potatoes)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • Optional Spices black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder

Instructions: 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into fry-shaped pieces about 1/3" wide and 1/3" thick. *It's better for these to be a little thicker rather than super thin. They will take a little longer to cook, but they won't dry out and burn and it will give the cornstarch more time to soak in and cook.*
  • Dump the fries into a large bowl and add cornstarch (use 1 tsp per pan), salt (1/4 tsp per pan), and any other seasonings.
  • Toss until all the fries are lightly coated in powder.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the fries (1 1/2 Tbsp per pan) and toss until the fries are evenly coated in oil and no powdery spots remain (use your fingers to rub visible cornstarch into the fries as necessary). *You want more oil and less starch ratio - in other words, the fries should look greasy and there should be no evidence of cornstarch. This give the cornstarch enough moisture to soak up.*
  • Arrange the fries in a single layer on the pans, making sure to not overcrowd - otherwise they will never crisp up.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries so they can cook on all sides.
  • Bake for 10-18 more minutes or until the fries are crispy. *You'll know they're almost done when the surface of the fries change from shiny orange to a more matte, puffed up texture. Keep an eye on them, as they can turn from crisp to burnt quickly.*

Notes:

Prepare Ahead: You can peel and cut the sweet potatoes then place them in a bowl, cover them with water, and refrigerate until time to bake.
The cornstarch helps the fries become crispy - just make sure there is no cornstarch showing - it's all "rubbed in" or else the fries will taste like cornstarch. Also, these should not be matte before cooking. If they are, add more oil until they are shiny.
Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free