Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries (Print view)

Crispy exterior, tender interior, naturally sweet oven-baked fries perfect for snacking or as a side dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 1.3 pounds), peeled

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Serving

07 - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
08 - Dipping sauce of choice (such as aioli or ketchup)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice peeled sweet potatoes into uniformly sized fries, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Place cut fries in a large bowl. Add olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
04 - Spread seasoned fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between pieces to promote even crisping.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes until edges begin to brown.
06 - Remove from oven, flip fries carefully, and return to oven for additional 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp at edges.
07 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately with preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes gets amplified in the oven creating this incredible caramelized flavor you cannot get from regular fries
  • They are secretly healthy enough to eat as a snack without any guilt whatsoever
02 -
  • Soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes removes excess starch and makes a huge difference in final crispiness
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed soggy fries instead of crispy ones
03 -
  • Preheat your baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes before adding the fries for extra bottom crisping
  • Let the fries cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes instead of transferring them to a bowl which traps steam
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