Sweet Potato Carrot Star Fries
Sweet Potato Carrot Star Fries
Ingredients
For the Star Fries
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled
- 2 carrots, medium, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and carrots. Cut them crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Try to keep the slices uniform in thickness for even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using a 1 1/2 to 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from the sweet potato and carrot slices. Collect any scraps for another use (e.g., soup or roasting).
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato and carrot stars. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all the stars are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Arrange the seasoned stars in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, making sure not to overcrowd them. Overcrowding can lead to steaming instead of crisping.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 12 minutes, then carefully flip the stars using a spatula. Continue baking for another 10 to 13 minutes, or until the stars are tender-crisp and lightly browned at the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a fun and flavorful side dish. They pair wonderfully with a variety of main courses.
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Sweet Potato Carrot Star Fries
Ingredients
For the Star Fries
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium, peeled
- 2 carrots, medium, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Peel the sweet potatoes and carrots. Cut them crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Try to keep the slices uniform in thickness for even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using a 1 1/2 to 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from the sweet potato and carrot slices. Collect any scraps for another use (e.g., soup or roasting).
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato and carrot stars. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all the stars are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the seasoned stars in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, making sure not to overcrowd them. Overcrowding can lead to steaming instead of crisping.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 12 minutes, then carefully flip the stars using a spatula. Continue baking for another 10 to 13 minutes, or until the stars are tender-crisp and lightly browned at the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a fun and flavorful side dish. They pair wonderfully with a variety of main courses.