Description
Crispy Sweet Potato Fries turn your simple side dish into a restaurant-worthy treat that will have everyone at the table reaching for more. Seasoned with just the right blend of spices and baked to golden perfection, these fries deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F and place an empty baking sheet inside to warm for maximum crispness.
- Slice 2 medium sweet potatoes into uniform ¼-inch thick strips, ensuring even cooking and texture.
- Submerge potato strips in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps create crunchier fries.
- Drain potato strips completely and thoroughly pat dry with clean kitchen towels to prevent steaming.
- Toss potato strips with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch over seasoned strips and gently mix to create an extra crispy coating.
- Carefully spread strips on the preheated baking sheet, ensuring no pieces touch or overlap for maximum crispiness.
- Roast at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Remove from oven when edges are golden and crisp, letting fries rest for 2-3 minutes to continue crisping.
- Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce while still warm and crunchy.
Notes
- Soaking sweet potato fries in cold water removes excess starch, helping them become crispier and preventing them from sticking together during baking.
- Thoroughly drying the fries after soaking is crucial for achieving that perfect crisp exterior, so use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove all moisture.
- Cornstarch is your secret weapon for extra crunchiness, as it creates a light coating that helps the fries get golden and crisp without deep-frying.
- Spacing fries apart on the hot baking sheet prevents steaming and ensures each fry gets beautifully crisp and caramelized edges.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg