Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled,

      (cut into 4-inch long and 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick fries)
2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

Preheat oven to 425. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.


Put sweet potatoes in medium bowl and coat with oil. Use your hands to mix the oil evenly through the potatoes.


In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Add into the sweet potatoes and again, use your hands to coat evenly.


Bake fries for 20 minutes on the lower rack to let the potatoes soften. Flip fries over. Transfer the pan to the upper rack for 10 minutes until the potatoes are crispy. Be very cautious in this stage so that the potatoes don’t burn.