Camote Frito (Sweet Potato Fries)

Ingredients

• about 910 g Sweet Potatoes
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to about 205°C (200°C).
2. 2Wash the about 910 g sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Carefully cut each sweet potato lengthwise into slices, then cut the slices into fry shapes, aiming for pieces approximately 1.27 cm thick.
3. 3In a large mixing bowl, add the cut sweet potato fries. Pour the 2 tbsp vegetable oil over the fries. Sprinkle the 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper over the fries. Toss everything together with your hands or a large spoon until all the fries are evenly coated with the oil and spices.
4. 4Spread the coated sweet potato fries in a single layer across a large baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap too much. This helps them crisp evenly.
5. 5Carefully place the baking sheet into the preheated about 205°C (200°C) oven. Bake the fries for 20 to 25 minutes. After 10 to 12 minutes of baking, use a spatula to carefully flip each fry to the other side. Return the baking sheet to the oven to continue baking.
6. 6The sweet potato fries are done when they appear golden brown and feel crispy when you gently press one with tongs or a spatula. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve the Camote Frito immediately.

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