Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into even French fry shapes (slightly larger than 1/4-inch batons)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
• 3 tablespoons buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Dash of hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Put the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and toss to coat. Stir together the cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
3. Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, leaving as much space between the fries as possible. Bake, turning once about three-quarters of the way through, until the edges are browned and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
4. Serve the warm fries with the Ranch Dressing.
5. Add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and hot sauce to a food processor. Pulse to combine until smooth. Add the parsley and dill and pulse to incorporate, 4 to 5 times. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a serving bowl.