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Check this recipe out as an alternative to white potatoes! Spices are optional.

Roasted Oven Sweet Potato Fries

6 pounds                                             sweet potatoes

¼ cup                                                    olive oil

1 ½ teaspoons                                      sea salt

¾ teaspoon                                           garlic

¾ teaspoon                                           oregano

                                                              pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400º

1. Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices, then into, ½ - inch ling x ½ -inch-thick strips, and dried well on a dish towel.            

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes and oil. Toss together until well combined. Sprinkle on the sea salt, garlic, oregano, and black pepper. Toss again until the potatoes are well coated.

3. Evenly distribute the potatoes on two baking sheets. Roast on the top and middle racks of the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 35-40 minutes.