- 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- Salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sweet paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into ¼-inch-wide sticks. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, and sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand for about 20 minutes to release some of their moisture.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set it aside.
- Spread the potatoes out on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Then place them in a large bowl, and spray them with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the thyme and salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne to taste. Spread the potatoes out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the fries until they are golden and tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve immediately.