HOW to MAKE Baked SWEET POTATO fries |Healthy|Trinidad|Caribbean Cooking

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is rich in healthy fats, while canola oil is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is a more cost-effective spice.

Wash the sweet potatoes and peel each one.

Slice the sweet potatoes into equal-sized pieces.

Soak the sweet potato pieces in water for about 45 minutes to draw out excess starch.

Drain the sweet potatoes and dry them on paper towels.

Add the dried sweet potatoes to a bag and sprinkle in cornstarch, shaking to coat evenly.

Spread the sweet potato fries out on a baking tray.

Preheat the oven to 405°F (207°C).

Bake the sweet potato fries in the oven for a total of 25 minutes, flipping them once halfway through.

Remove from the oven and check for doneness; they should be firm and not oily.

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