Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and place a rimmed baking sheet inside the oven while it heats to ensure a flash-sear.
  2. Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into uniform sticks, roughly 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the potato sticks with olive oil until evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the fries and toss again until the oil becomes slightly cloudy and the starch is fully integrated.
  5. Mix in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until the fries are evenly seasoned.
  6. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and spread the fries in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the edges are mahogany-colored and the tips are crisp.