• Peel the sweet potatoes, using sharp knife cut them into even size fry shaped batons each of ¼ inch or ½ inch wide.
• Add the cut fries into large bowl of cold water and let it soak for 30 minutes at least. I usually soak it for 45 minutes. You can also refrigerate overnight.
• Pre-heat the oven at 425° F.
• Now, drain the water from the soak potatoes and pat dry them completely.
• Transfer the potato fries back into large bowl. Add cornstarch and toss to coat the fries evenly.
• Season with paprika, salt, freshly crushed black pepper and pour olive oil. Using your hands toss the fries well to coat them with the seasonings evenly.
• Line them on greased large baking sheet pan in a single layer. DO NOT overcrowd the pan.
• Bake in the pre heated oven for 15 minutes, then take out the baking sheet carefully and flip the fries.
• Pop it back into the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through, golden and crisp.
• Take the fries out of oven and let them rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.

Air Fryer instructions

• Pre heat the air fryer at 200° C (390°F).
• Transfer the tossed fries into the air fryer basket. (Avoid overcrowding the basket and do the air frying in 2-3 batches.)
• Cook for 15-20 minutes shaking every few minutes for even cooking and avoid burning.
• Serve warm.