This simple yet flavorful recipe for sweet potato fries is a great introduction to oven-baked potatoes and can be easily altered in any way desired. The short preparation time and minimal ingredients allow this recipe to be easily made anytime.

Ingredients:

3 medium-sized sweet potatoes

4 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt, or to taste

1 tsp pepper, or to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cut the sweet potatoes into ½-inch wedges. In a large bowl, toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If desired, add in any other seasonings you want on the sweet potatoes. 
3. Make sure each wedge is well coated in olive oil and seasoning.
4. Place the sweet potato wedges skin side down on the prepared baking sheet, making sure not to put them too close together.
5. Place one baking sheet on the lowest rack in the oven and the second baking sheet on the top rack in the oven.
6. Bake the sweet potatoes until golden brown, about 35-40 minutes, switching the placement of the pans after 15 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
8. Best enjoyed while still warm with your choice of dipping sauce!

This article also appears in our November 2023 print edition.