Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Step 1

Set the oven to 425°F and wait until the indicator light or beep tells you it has finished heating, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper so the fries won't stick to the metal.

Step 3

Rinse each sweet potato under cold water and scrub the skin with your fingers to remove any dirt.

Step 4

Place one sweet potato on a cutting board and slice it lengthwise (from one pointed end to the other) into thin wedges about the thickness of a pencil, like cutting a pizza into slices.

Step 5

Repeat with the second sweet potato until you have about 16 wedges total.

Step 6

Pour the olive oil into a medium bowl, add the salt and black pepper, and stir with a spoon until mixed.

Step 7

Add all the sweet potato wedges to the bowl and toss them with your hands or two spoons until every piece is lightly coated with oil and seasoning.

Step 8

Spread the coated wedges in a single layer across the parchment-lined sheet pan, leaving a little space between each piece so they bake evenly.

Step 9

Slide the sheet pan into the preheated 425°F oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven when the fries are golden brown on the edges and tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 11

Let the fries cool for 2 minutes on the pan so they firm up, then transfer to a plate and serve immediately.