How Do You Make Baked Sweet Potato Fries Crispy?
Baked sweet potato fries can be a healthy alternative to traditional fries which are prepared by deep-frying slices of white potatoes. Creating a crispy exterior on a baked fry is a little more difficult than simply baking slices of sweet potatoes in the oven which may render mushy results. You will need to remove any excess moisture from the fries in order to allow them to properly dry out in the oven and achieve a crispy texture. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and place a baking sheet inside the oven so it becomes hot. Wash the sweet potatoes under running water to remove any dirt from the skins. Cut the potatoes into sticks or wedges depending on your personal preference. Keep in mind, the thicker you slice the sweet potatoes, the longer they will take to cook. Dry the potatoes with a clean dishtowel to remove all of the water from the surface of the sweet potato fries. Place the cut sweet potatoes in a large Ziploc bag. Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper. You c
