Hot to get well browned, crispy at the edges sweet potato fries in your own oven.
And once you know how to make them, you will never have an excuse to notcook sweet potatoesagain.
Those kids who won’t eat their veggies?
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They’ll eat so many of these fries, their skin will turn yellow from beta carotene.
I’m still eating them in my mind.
I brought these over for my father to try.
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But watch carefully to ensure that they don’t go from browned to burned.
Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Fries Ever
Love Sweet Potatoes?
make a run at cut them evenly so they all cook at about the same rate.
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For best browning results, bake only one sheet at a time.
For extra caramelization, sprinkle fries with a little sugar before putting in the oven.
For extra flavor, try swapping out half of the oil with melted butter.
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Method
For more crispiness, preheat your oven to 500F.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then, if they are very long, in half crosswise.
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Cut each piece into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick wedges.
Put the sweet potatoes into a large bowl and add the oil.
Mix well to combine.
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Sprinkle with salt and spices of your choice.
Use your hands to mix well, so all pieces are coated with oil and spices.
Remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven.
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Carefully spread the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
(Watch out, the pan is hot!)
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes.
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Return to the oven and bake for another 5 to 15 minutes, or until they are well browned.
When ready let the fries cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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