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Salt and vinegar roasted sweet potato fries

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Salt and vinegar sweet potato fries. (To see the still life that accompanies this post, click on the arrow at the bottom of this box.)

By Megan Fizell, Feasting On Art
Serves 2-3

1 large sweet potato
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1. Wash the sweet potato and scrub the skin to remove any dirt. Cut off the ends, discard, and divide the spud into three equal pieces. Cut each third into thin strips of equal size (the thinner you cut the potato, the quicker it cooks). In a large bowl, toss the sliced potato with the oil and 1 tablespoon of salt.

2. On a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper, carefully arrange the potato strips evenly. Slide into a hot oven at 475 degrees F for about 1 hour until crisp. Be mindful that you do not disturb or move the fries while they are baking.

3. Once the fries are blistered and crispy, remove from the oven and toss with the apple cider vinegar and salt. Serve while hot with a side of ketchup.

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