Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Ketchup and Fry Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Fries:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Fry Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 3 tablespoons ketchup

• 1 teaspoon vinegar or pickle juice

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

• Pinch of salt

For Serving:

• Extra ketchup on the side 🍅

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:
   Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prep the fries:
   Peel and cut sweet potatoes into even sticks. Soak them in cold water for 30 minutes (this removes starch for crispier fries).
   Drain and pat completely dry.

3. Coat:
   Toss the fries with cornstarch until lightly coated.
   Drizzle with olive oil, add paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss again to coat evenly.

4. Bake:
   Spread fries in a single layer on the baking sheet (don’t overcrowd!).
   Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 10–15 minutes until crispy and golden at the edges.

5. Make the fry sauce:
   In a bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, vinegar, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.

6. Serve:
   Enjoy your crispy sweet potato fries hot with fry sauce and ketchup for dipping! 😋