Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 300 g each) Orange sweet potatoes (medium size, peeled and cut into thick "country"‑style fries)
• 2 c. à soupe Extra‑virgin olive oil (to coat the fries before cooking)
• 2 c. à soupe Cornstarch (gives the ultra‑crispy texture)
• 1 c. à café Tex‑Mex seasoning (or homemade blend of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, pepper)
• ½ c. à café Salt (adjust to taste)
• 2 c. à soupe Parsley garnish (fresh chopped parsley) (to sprinkle after removing from oven)

Instructions

1. Prepare the sweet potatoes

   Wash the sweet potatoes, peel them, then cut into thick "country"‑style fries about 1 cm thick.

   Time: PT5M

2. Coat the fries

   Place the fries in a bowl, add olive oil, cornstarch, salt, Tex‑Mex blend and toss until each piece is lightly coated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Arrange on the sheet

   Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the fries in a single layer, without overlapping. Lightly brush the tops with a little olive oil using a brush.

   Time: PT2M

4. Bake

   Place the sheet in the middle of the pre‑heated oven at 200°C. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries with a spatula and continue baking 5 to 10 minutes more until golden and crispy.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 200°C

5. Finish and serve

   Remove the fries from the oven, place them in a large bowl or basket, and immediately sprinkle with parsley garnish. Serve hot, optionally with a yogurt sauce or ketchup.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

3 g