Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:

| 1 Large Sweet Potato

| 1/2 Tsp of Olive Oil

| 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder

| 1/2 Tsp Cornstarch

| 1/2 Cayenne Pepper (optional)

| 1/2 Paprika

| 1-2 Cups Canola Oil or Olive Oil (if frying)

| Salt

| Pepper

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400

2. Cut sweet potato in half in center of potato

3. Cut edge off to make flat surface on each side

4. Cut into pieces 1/4 inch thick (Try to make each piece equal in size so they will cook evenly)

5. Place in large ziplock bag and add olive oil, baking powder, cornstarch, dash of salt and pepper.

6. Zip up bag and shake to coat each potato wedge

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Option 1: Baked, not Fried

1. Place on baking sheet so they are separated and not close or touching

2. Bake for 10 minutes and flip

3. Bake for another 10-15 until reach desired crispiness

 

Option 2: Baked & Fried

1. Place on baking sheet so they are separated and not close or touching

2. Bake for 10 minutes

3. Heat oil in pan until hot and starting to bubble

4. Add in potatoes and fry for 3-5 minutes until reached desired level of crispiness

5. Remove fries with wire skimmer, or if you don't have one (like me!), you can use tongs and a sieve