Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries for 4 Servings

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place two baking sheets inside to get them hot.
2. Slice the Potatoes. Cut the 1.5 lbs of sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch thick matchsticks until they look uniform in size.
3. Dry Thoroughly. Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to pat the cut potatoes until they are bone dry.
4. Dust with Starch. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1.5 tbsp of cornstarch until a thin, ghostly white film covers every piece.
5. Infuse with Oil. Drizzle 2 tbsp of olive oil over the potatoes until the starch turns from powder to a silky coating.
6. Season Heavily. Add 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the fries are a deep, vibrant orange red.
7. Arrange on Trays. Carefully pull the hot trays from the oven and spread the fries in a single layer until no two fries are touching.
8. The over High heat Roast. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through until the edges are dark brown and the skins look blistered.
9. The Salt Finish. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the 1/2 tsp of sea salt.
10. Rest and Set. Let the fries sit on the tray for 2 to 3 minutes before serving until the exterior shell hardens into a crisp snap.