Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) or the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut sweet potatoes into uniform sticks and pat them completely dry with a paper towel to remove excess surface starch.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato strips with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  4. Drizzle in the olive oil and toss again until the oil is evenly distributed.
  5. For oven: Spread fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping once halfway through. For air fryer: Place in basket in a single layer and cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
  6. Immediately after removing fries from the heat, toss them in a bowl with the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.