Sweet Potato Fries

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
• Salt
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Sweet paprika
• Cayenne pepper

1. Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
2. Cut the slices into 1/4-inch-wide sticks.
3. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, and sprinkle generously with salt.
4. Let stand for about 20 minutes to release some of their moisture.
5. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450F.
6. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set it aside.
7. Spread the potatoes out on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture.
8. Then place them in a large bowl, and spray them with cooking spray.
9. Sprinkle with the thyme and salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne to taste.
10. Spread the potatoes out on the prepared baking sheet.
11. Bake the fries until they are golden and tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
12. Serve immediately.

sweet potatoes, salt, nonstick cooking spray, thyme, freshly ground black pepper, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sweet-potato-fries-2 (may not work)