Quick & Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

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Delicious, nutritious, and fiber-rich Sweet Potato Fries are full of flavor and crispy. Seasoned to perfection, soft on the inside, but crispy on the outside, they are better than potato French fries. The secret to crispy sweet potato fries: soaking them in cold water for 30 minutes before baking!

Quick & Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

How To Make Sweet Potato Fries:

  1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into matchsticks and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and thoroughly pat them dry.
  2. In a large bowl, place the sweet potatoes, oil, herbs, spices, and cornstarch, and toss until well combined.

Place the sweet potato fries on a rack over a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until crispy and slightly charred on the edges. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Quick & Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Quick & Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Make The Fries Crispier:

The sweet potato fries will be crispy if you soak them in cold water for 30 minutes, pat them dry thoroughly, and toss them with a little cornstarch before baking them.

How Long Should I Bake The Fries?

You should bake the sweet potato fries at 400 F for about 15 mins, flip, then bake for 10 more minutes on the other side.

Quick & Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Quick & Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Quick & Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

The secret to crispy sweet potato fries: soaking them in cold water for 30 minutes before baking and tossing them with a little cornstarch before baking!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
SOAK TIME: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 SERVINGS
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Kathy

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet with rack

Ingredients

  • 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into even-sized matchsticks
  • 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into matchsticks and soak them in cold water for 30 mins. Drain and thoroughly pat them dry.
  • In a large bowl, place the sweet potato matchsticks, oil, herbs, spices, salt, pepper, and cornstarch, and toss until well combined.
  • Place the sweet potato fries on a rack over a baking sheet and bake for 25 mins or until crispy and slightly charred on the edges. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 789g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 7.5mg | Iron: 8mg

Frequently Asked Questions about Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Quick & Easy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

1. How Do I Cut Sweet Potatoes For Fries?

To make fries, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into matchsticks about ¼ to ½-inch wide and 3 inches long for even cooking.

2. Can I Skip Peeling The Sweet Potatoes?

Absolutely! If you like the skin you can leave it on.

3. Should I Preheat The Baking Sheets?

You can preheat them so the fries are a little crispier.

4. Can I Use Parchment Paper For Baking?

Using parchment paper not only makes cleanup easier but will help crisp up the fries.

5. What If The Fries Are Not Crisping Up?

Make sure you don’t overcrowd the baking sheet and place the fries in a single layer for best results.

6. How Do I Flip Fries Easily?

Flip them carefully using a spatula to avoid breaking them.

7. Can I Make The Fries In Advance?

I do not recommend it. Over time, sweet potato fries will become soggy. It is best to bake them and eat them right away.

8. What If My Sweet Potatoes Are Different Sizes?

They should be roughly the same size for even baking, but if some of them are different sizes, don’t worry, you will just have some that are a bit more charred than others.

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