Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

Happy snowy Tuesday! In theme with eating healthier, I decided to bake these because I was craving fries! They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, yum! The spices used balance out the sweetness of the sweet potatoes. Make sure to grab a sweet potato that is pretty symmetrical and elongated. Enjoy!

Yields: 8 sticks

Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato
Paprika, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
1 tbsp. oil for coating

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Clean the sweet potato well using a brush to make sure all the dirt has been removed. Dry thoroughly. Slice the sweet potato into 8 pieces, lengthwise. Try to keep the thickness uniform so the cooking time is the same for all.

3. Use a bowl or bag to evenly coat the sticks with oil. Lay them all flat on a baking sheet and sprinkle paprika and garlic powder to your liking. (Use any spices you like!) Flip them onto the opposite side and repeat.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 - 40 minutes depending on the size of your potato. Make sure to flip them once halfway through so that both sides can get crispy and cooked evenly! Allow them to cool a little before serving!