🌎 The World Cookbook

3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch fries (about 1 to 1.5 pounds or 453 to 680 grams)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil (59 ml)

Place the cut sweet potatoes in a bowl of hot water and soak for 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry (see note in post), and set aside. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, olive oil, and spices. Toss well to ensure the fries are coated evenly. Pour the sweet potatoes onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 23 minutes, flip the sweet potatoes and rotate the pan. Bake for an additioanl 15 to 25 minutes, checking to make sure they do not burn. Remove from the oven, allow to cool a little and then serve with ketchup.