Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1½ teaspoons paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• Non-stick cooking spray

Materials

• Baking sheet
• Cutting board
• Fork
• Large bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Sharp knife

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Scrub and rinse sweet potatoes. Pat dry with a paper or kitchen towel.
3. Leaving skin on, cut sweet potatoes into thick French fry strips, about ½-inch wide.
4. In a large bowl, mix paprika, salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add oil. Blend with a fork until there are no lumps.
5. Add sweet potato strips to the bowl. Toss until they are coated on all sides.
6. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet.
7. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn fries over and bake another 10-15 minutes, or until fries are tender.

Chef’s Notes

• For easier cleanup, line the baking sheet with a layer of aluminum foil. Coat with non-stick cooking spray before placing the sweet potatoes on the sheet.
• White baking potatoes can be used in place of all or part of the sweet potatoes.
• For milder flavor, dust the potatoes with 1½ teaspoons of curry powder and ¾ teaspoon of salt in place of the cayenne seasoning.
• For the crispiest fries, be sure sweet potatoes do not lie on top of each other on the baking sheet. You may need to cook in two batches