sweet potato fries illustration (pexels.com/Valeria Boltneva)
French fries are usually made using potatoes and cooked using high-temperature cooking oil. But for those of you who want a healthy snack in a shape similar to french fries, then sweet potato fries can be the solution. This food is made using sweet potatoes and cooked through a roasting process.
Reported by Gimme Some Oven, there is a simple way to cook sweet potato fries with simple ingredients but the results are so delicious and appetizing. Check out the following sweet potato fries recipe!
1. Prepare the ingredients
sweet potato illustration (pexels.com/Damir Mijailovic)Materials:
- 450 grams of sweet potato
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
2. Cut the sweet potato like french fries
sweet potato illustration (pexels.com/Ela Haney)The first step is to prepare the sweet potato and peel the skin. Then cut into thin and wide pieces like french fries. Approximately 2-3 cm wide so that the texture fits better when cooked.
Next, prepare a large container and fill it with cold water. Soak the sweet potato in it for at least 30 minutes or overnight for maximum and delicious results when baked.
3. Drain the sweet potato and prepare the seasoning
paprika powder illustration (pexels.com/Karolina Grabowska)Then drain the sweet potato pieces from the soaking water, then make sure that the sweet potato pieces are dry. You can use a clean towel or special food tissue, mix it with oil.
In a separate bowl, prepare the seasoning consisting of smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cornstarch. Stir until well blended then sprinkle on top of the sweet potato pieces.
4. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake
cake pan and oven illustration (freepik.com/unaihuiziphotography)Prepare a wide baking sheet and transfer the sweet potato pieces into it. Make sure the placement is arranged neatly so that there are no pieces of sweet potato that overlap and make it difficult to cook.
Then put the baking sheet into the grill and cook the sweet potato pieces in the oven. Make sure the tool has been preheated to 218 degrees Celsius or 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Flip the sweet potato and serve while warm
sweet potato fries illustration (pexels.com/Valeria Boltneva)Cook the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes, then remove the pan from the grill and flip one side over. Place back in the pan and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or so.
When the dish is cooked, cool the food on a cool rack and sprinkle with large grain salt. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving in warm conditions.
Sweet potatoes can be cooked into healthy and filling sweet potato fries. The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this dish is really appetizing and is best dipped into your favorite sauce. Come on, try!
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