Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy with a kick from the paprika; these fries make a great side to any dish

Ingredients:

2 pounds sweet potatoes

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1⁄2 tsp black pepper

Ingredients:

2 pounds sweet potatoes

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1⁄2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Heat the oven to 400F.

Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1⁄4-inch wide and 3 inches long, and toss them with the oil.

Mix the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and toss them with the sweet potatoes. Spread them out on 2 rimmed baking sheets.

Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 15 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is crisp, about 10-15 minutes longer. Serve hot.

yield: 4 to 6 servings

time: 35 minutes