Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries- Kitchen Conundrums with Thomas Joseph

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola is budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is a more affordable spice.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and last longer, while omitting herbs reduces cost.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

On the sheet, toss sweet potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper.

Arrange in a single layer and bake until tender and golden brown, about 40 minutes, flipping once.

Cooking Techniques

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