Perfect Sweet Potato Fries
These Sweet Potato Fries are crunchy and caramelised on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 473kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g sweet potato about 1 large
- 25 g cornflour cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the ends of the sweet potato, peel and cut into thin fries.
- Submerge the sweet potato fries in a large bowl of cold water and let sit for 1 hour.
- Drain the fries, pat dry with kitchen towel then place on a plate in the fridge for 1 hour until the fries are completely dry.
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / gas mark 5.
- Mix together the cornflour, paprika, mustard, salt and pepper in a plastic food bag.
- Pour the dry fries into the bag and give a good shake so they are well coated with the seasoning.
- Place the fries on baking parchment or silicone sheet on a baking tray in a single layer then bake for 30 minutes until crisp and golden, carefully turning once halfway through with a metal spatula so you don’t break them up.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 28867IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg