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Crispy sweet potato fries

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Number of servings: 1Cooking time: 45 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Lunch

Enjoy crispy sweet potatoes that not only offer a healthy hint of sweetness but also remain free from excess fat thanks to baking in the oven. Baked sweet potato fries have a golden crust that crunches with every bite, and inside - a tender consistency that is impossible to resist. It's a real gift for gourmets! Such sweet potatoes are a real find for healthy eating, as they are rich in essential nutrients that complement the diet of any person. A delicious, crispy crust and the aroma of spices will make this recipe a real highlight of your menu!


Variations

- Baked sweet potato accordion with diagonal cuts

- Sweet potato with spices: paprika, oregano, garlic

- Serve with ranch sauce or another dairy-based sauce


Secrets of Tenderness and Taste

- Cut the sweet potato no thinner than 1-1.5 cm so that it doesn't become too soft

- Lay the pieces in a single layer so they do not touch each other

- Check readiness after 30 minutes, if the crust has not formed, bake for another 5 minutes


Ingredient Tips

- Choose sweet potatoes approximately 580 grams so that the pieces bake evenly

- Use avocado oil or regular vegetable oil in the amount of 2 tablespoons

- Season with favorite spices: paprika, oregano, smoked paprika


Minor Culinary Nuances

- Serve sweet potatoes hot while they hold their texture and crunch

- If sweet potatoes cool down, they become softer and more like pumpkin

- When baked in a fryer, sweet potatoes turn out soft and soaked with fat, so the oven method is preferable


Ingredients

Batata

1 pc

Moryachka Grinding №1 Natural Edible Sea Salt 450g

0.5 tsp

Iberica Extra Virgin Olive Oil 0.5л

2 tbsp

Eko Paprika Spices

1 tsp

Carmencita Onion Powder 38g

1 tsp

Mria Black Ground Pepper

0.25 tsp

Kotanyi Oregano Minced 8g

0.5 tsp

Preparation steps

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Preparing the oven — Turn the oven on to preheat to 200 degrees Celsius. Time: 5 min. Indicator: The oven is ready when it reaches the temperature.

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Preparing the baking sheet — Line the baking sheet or tray with parchment paper. Time: 2 min. Indicator: The tray is ready without folds in the parchment.

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Washing sweet potatoes — Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes with a brush under running water and pat dry. Time: 3 min. Indicator: Sweet potatoes are clean and dry, without dirt.

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Peeling and cutting — Peel the sweet potatoes, rinse, and cut into sticks 1-1.5 cm thick, not thinner. Time: 5 min. Indicator: Pieces have uniform thickness.

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Seasoning — Season the sweet potatoes with salt, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and oregano in a bowl or directly when laying out. Time: 2 min. Indicator: Spices are evenly distributed.

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Oiling — Lay the sweet potatoes in the prepared form in a single layer so that the pieces do not touch each other, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil. Time: 2 min. Indicator: Oil is evenly distributed over all pieces.

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Baking — Place the baking tray with the sweet potatoes in an oven preheated to 200°C and bake for 25–35 minutes, carefully turning the pieces halfway through cooking, until golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. Time: 25–35 mins. Guide: The sweet potatoes are browned, the edges are crispy, and the centre is tender.

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Tip: Sweet potato fries are best enjoyed hot while they hold their crunch. If they cool, they become softer and less appealing. Serve with ranch sauce, cheese sauce or another dairy-based sauce. Sweet potato fries also pair well as a side dish with chicken, fish, or in a warm salad.