Crunchy Baked Fries (Printable Version)
Crunchy, golden sweet potato fries baked just right with a tasty mix of seasonings.
# What You'll Need:
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2 medium sweet potatoes, skinned if you want and sliced into 1/4 inch strips
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika (try smoked kind for better taste)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (skip if you want, but makes them crunchier)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Stick a baking tray in there while it warms up so it gets super hot.
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Skin the sweet potatoes if you feel like it and slice them into 1/4 inch strips. Try to keep them all about the same size so they cook evenly.
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Drop your cut sweet potato strips in cold water for half an hour. This gets rid of extra starch and helps them turn out crunchy.
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Empty the water and dry the strips with paper towels. In a big bowl, mix them with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. If you want them extra crunchy, toss in cornstarch until they're all coated.
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Take out the hot baking tray carefully. Lay out the strips so none are stacked on top of each other. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flip them halfway, until they look golden and crispy.
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When they're crispy and golden, take them out. Wait a couple minutes before you eat them.
# Additional Notes:
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The cornstarch trick makes a thin layer that soaks up moisture, giving you fries with crunchy outsides and soft insides.