Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, rinsed and dried
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• 2 1. cut the potatoes into 1/4′ thin strips, or to your desired thickness and length. mix all other ingredients together in a large bowl and toss with the potatoes until they are evenly coated.
• 3 2. transfer the potatoes to a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. spread the potatoes in a single layer. try not to overcrowd or have multiple layers of fries — you want them to be roasted, not steamed.
• 4 3. place in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning the fries once or twice during that time to cook evenly. may take more or less time, depending on the size and thickness you cut the fries.
• 5 remove once the edges slightly begin to brown and fries begin to crisp. sprinkle course salt on top when they are hot out of the oven.