Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Enjoy perfectly crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries made with simple ingredients and a few tricks to ensure maximum crispiness without frying. These flavorful fries are seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then baked to golden perfection for a healthier alternative to traditional fried fries.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled optional and cut into fries)
Seasonings and 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). Place a baking sheet inside the oven while it heats to get it nice and hot.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes if you prefer (optional) and cut them into 1/4 inch thick fries. Try to make them uniform for even cooking.
- Soak the Fries: Place the cut sweet potato fries in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. This step removes excess starch, which helps achieve crispy fries.
- Season the Fries: After soaking, drain and pat the fries completely dry with a paper towel. In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the cornstarch now and toss again to coat evenly.
- Bake the Fries: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Spread the fries in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure crispiness. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Check for Crispiness: Once golden brown and crispy, remove the fries from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to enhance texture.
Notes
- Soaking the fries in cold water is important to remove starch for crispiness.
- Using cornstarch helps create a crunchy exterior.
- Make sure fries are spaced out on the baking sheet to avoid sogginess.
- Flipping the fries halfway through baking ensures even browning.
- You can peel the sweet potatoes or leave the skin on based on preference.
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