Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons soybean oil , often labeled "vegetable oil"
• 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Position rack in upper third of the oven. Grease a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1x3-inch wedges. Place wedges and soybean oil in a large bowl; toss lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

4. 4

   Arrange potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd. Bake, turning occasionally, until tender and golden brown, 18 to 24 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.