Baked Sweet Potato Shoestring Fries

Sweet potatoes cut into wedges, marinated in an orange juice ginger, red pepper marinade and baked until brown and crispy.
Ingredients -
3 tablespoons Orange Juice
2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
2 large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch strips (about 1-1/2 pounds)
Cooking Spray
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. Combine orange juice, vegetable oil, ginger, salt and ground red pepper in small saucepan.

3. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.

4. Remove from heat and cool completely.

5. In a large bowl, combine orange juice mixture with sweet potato strips. Toss to coat.

6. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.

7. Arrange potato strips in a single layer on baking sheet. Discard juice mixture.

8. Bake for 30 minutes or until potato edges are crisp.

 



Cooking Tip
Choosing Sweet Potatoes
Choose sweet potatoes with skins that are taut, not wrinkled and firm to the touch.

Cooking Tip
Tropical Combinations
Sweet potatoes and tropical flavors are an excellent match. Recipes combining pineapple, mango, kiwi and other tropical favorites are generally delicious.