
Sweet potato fries sound simple enough, but getting them genuinely crispy — not soggy or limp — takes a little technique, and this recipe delivers. Patting the cut sticks completely dry, coating them in arrowroot starch, and sliding them onto a preheated wire rack are the three moves that make all the difference between a sad, steamed fry and one with real crunch. Coconut oil adds a subtle richness while keeping everything completely free of the processed sweeteners that sneak into so many packaged or restaurant versions of this dish. The spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and garlic powder gives each fry a warm, savory depth that makes them genuinely hard to stop eating. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to squint at a label wondering whether a syrup or sweetener has been tucked in somewhere. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things bright and pulls the whole plate together. These are the kind of fries you'll want to make on repeat.
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Place a wire rack on a large baking sheet and set it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with the rack inside — starting the fries on a hot surface helps the undersides crisp rather than steam.
Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into sticks about 1/4-inch thick and 3 inches long, keeping the pieces as uniform as possible so they cook evenly.
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