Description
Sweet potato fries make weeknight dinners way more exciting, especially when you can bake them crispy without drowning them in oil. Grab some simple seasonings and your baking sheet to create these golden, crunchy sidekicks that’ll definitely upgrade your meal game.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F, positioning racks in lower and upper thirds of the oven.
- Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Peel 2 pounds of sweet potatoes and slice into uniform ¼-inch thick fries.
- Divide raw fries evenly between the two prepared baking sheets.
- Sprinkle 1½ teaspoons cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon salt over fries on each sheet.
- Toss fries gently to coat them lightly with the powdery mixture.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over fries on each sheet.
- Use fingers to rub cornstarch into fries and ensure even oil coverage.
- Spread fries in single layer without overcrowding the pans.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F.
- Flip fries using a metal spatula, section by section.
- Rearrange fries, moving browned pieces toward pan centers.
- Swap pan positions in the oven and continue baking 10-18 minutes.
- Watch for fries to turn from shiny to matte with a puffed texture.
- Remove when crisp but not burnt, with slightly caramelized edges.
- Optional: Sprinkle with black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder.
- Serve hot directly from the baking sheets.
Notes
- Cornstarch is the secret weapon for creating crispy exterior, so don’t skip this step and make sure to coat the fries evenly.
- Cutting sweet potatoes into uniform size ensures even cooking and prevents some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Spacing fries with room between them on the baking sheet is crucial for achieving that crispy texture instead of steaming them.
- Checking the fries frequently during the last 10 minutes of baking helps prevent burning and allows perfect caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 38 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg