Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Fries  

12     30-35 minutes     Oven    

Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients and they are naturally sweet. But the brown sugar and cinnamon we add here really amps-up the sweetness.

6 pounds (6-8) sweet potatoes, washed

¼ cup olive oil

4 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
3. Roughly peel the potatoes and cut them into ¼-inch sticks. (Some skin on the potatoes is fine.)
4. Place the fries in a large bowl and add the olive oil. Toss to lightly coat.
5. Divide the fries between the two pans in a single layer for even baking.
6. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the fries and roll around a little to try to coat evenly.
7. Sprinkle the fries with the salt and place the pans in the oven.
8. Using the center and bottom racks, bake for 20 minutes. (The top rack is too close to the heating element and could burn the fries before they finish cooking.)
9. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
10. Flip the fries over, and reverse the pans on the oven racks.
11. Bake for 10-15 more minutes, keeping a close watch as they can burn easily. Remove the fries from the heat when they have a matte, crispy finish and the edges are slightly charred.
12. Sprinkle the fries immediately with the brown sugar mixture, and serve warm.

To enhance browning of your fries, pat the sweet potatoes dry before baking.