Description
Enjoy these Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries, a healthier alternative to traditional fried fries. Made with simple ingredients like sweet potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings, these fries are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are soaked to remove starch for extra crispiness and baked at a high temperature for the best texture, making them a delicious and guilt-free snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into 1/4 inch thick fries
Seasonings & Coating
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking sheet inside so it heats up, ensuring a hot surface to bake the fries on for maximum crispiness.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes if desired and cut them into 1/4 inch thick fries, making them as uniform as possible for even cooking.
- Soak the Fries: Soak the cut fries in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch which helps in achieving a crispier texture when baked.
- Season the Fries: Drain and thoroughly pat dry the fries with paper towels to remove moisture. Toss the fries in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch to coat evenly and add extra crunch.
- Bake the Fries: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and spread the fries out in a single layer without overcrowding. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 425°F (220°C), flipping halfway through to ensure all sides become golden and crispy.
- Check for Crispiness and Serve: Once the fries are crisp and golden brown, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving to allow them to set and enhance texture.
Notes
- Soaking the fries in cold water removes excess starch which is essential for crispiness.
- Drying the fries completely before tossing in oil and cornstarch helps achieve a crispier finish.
- If you prefer, leave the sweet potato skins on for added texture and nutrients.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper, smoky flavor.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to allow proper air circulation for even cooking.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger batches.
- Serve immediately for best texture, although leftovers can be reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup fries)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato fries, oven baked fries, crispy sweet potato, healthy fries, snack, side dish
