Description
Crispy Sweet Potato Fries deliver a seriously addictive crunch that beats traditional french fries without the deep-frying guilt. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, these fries make your snack time both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
Cooking and Binding:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Thoroughly scrub the 2 large sweet potatoes under cool water, then completely dry them with paper towels.
- Slice sweet potatoes into precise ¼-inch thick strips, keeping your cuts uniform and consistent.
- Transfer potato strips to a spacious mixing bowl for seasoning.
- Pour 2 tbsp olive oil over the potato strips and gently toss until each piece gets a smooth, even coating.
- Combine 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp paprika, and ¼ tsp cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend across the oiled potato strips and toss until every piece is thoroughly seasoned.
- Arrange fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure no pieces touch or overlap.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 425°F oven and bake for exactly 15 minutes.
- Use tongs to carefully flip each fry, ensuring balanced browning on all sides.
- Rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Check that fries have developed a perfect golden-brown exterior with crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and let the fries rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to maintain their crunch.
- Transfer to a serving plate and consume immediately while they’re hot and perfectly crisp.
Notes
- Pat sweet potatoes completely dry to prevent steaming and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Cutting uniform fry sizes helps each piece cook evenly and achieve consistent texture.
- Cornstarch is the secret weapon for creating that extra crispy exterior without deep frying.
- Spacing fries with no overlap on the baking sheet allows hot air to circulate and produce crunchy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 589 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg