Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ever since my first experience with Sweet Potato Fries after moving to Texas, I have been a huge fan.  Given the choice between regular fries and sweet potato fries, these always win.  I've had them fried, baked, savory and sweet.  I love them any way they come but I like them best when they are just sweet and salty.  Also, given the choice between baked and fried I choose baked. Just healthier that way, you know?  These are great as a side with any sort of burgers or grilled meats.  These will keep you going back for one more...until there are no more.









Baked Sweet Potato Fries
slightly modified from Annie's Eats


2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
2 TBSP olive oil
1 TBSP light brown sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling


Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil greased with cooking spray.  Heat pan in oven for crispier fries.

Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise, then cut into long spears. (Soak in cold water for 30 minutes for a crispier texture.  Drain well and pat dry.)  Place potatoes in a large bowl and add olive oil, brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.  Toss until potatoes are well coated.  Take pan out of oven and spread potatoes out in a single layer.  Bake for 15 minutes then them over with a spatula or tongs.  Bake for another 5-10 minutes until lightly browned.  Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and serve hot.