Baked Sweet Potato Fries

These sweet potato fries are tasty and crispy, but without having to fry them.  I had been making these with just olive oil for years, but they were more like roasted potatoes instead of fries.  But then I looked around on Pinterest and learned that cornstarch gives a little crisp.  Totally changed the game!  So if you want crispy fries without having to actually fry them, give this recipe a shot.

Yields: 2 Servings (115 calories per serving)

1 Medium Sweet Potato
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tsp. Thyme
1 Tsp. Salt*

*You can adjust the seasoning to whatever you prefer

1. Cut the sweet potato into small, thin pieces (the thinner the pieces, the crispier they will be).  I cut them into 1/2 inch strips (see picture below)
   
2. Toss the pieces with the cornstarch in a mixing bowl until they are thoroughly coated
3. Then toss the pieces in the olive oil until it is evenly distributed
   
4. Spread the coated pieces on a baking sheet (no need to grease the sheet first) and sprinkle with seasoning.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the fries are as crispy as you would like them to be.
6. Allow them to cool a bit (those suckers are hot just out of the oven!)

Enjoy!

Cut the pieces into 1/2 inch strips.

Toss in cornstarch.

Toss in olive oil and spread on baking sheet, then season.

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