Description
Crispy oven baked sweet potato fries are a game-changer for your snack routine, delivering maximum crunch with minimal kitchen effort. Seasoned with just a hint of salt and pepper, these golden beauties will make your taste buds dance with pure potato pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a sizzling 425°F and grab a parchment-lined baking sheet for maximum crispiness.
- Scrub 2 large sweet potatoes clean, then slice them into uniform ¼-inch thick strips using a sharp knife for even cooking.
- Toss the potato strips with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ensuring each piece gets a light, even coating that will help them crisp up beautifully.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper over the fries, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings.
- Dust 1 tablespoon cornstarch over the seasoned fries and gently toss – this secret weapon will create an extra crunchy exterior.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure no pieces overlap or touch to guarantee maximum crispness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even browning.
- For an ultimate crispy finish, switch your oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let the fries rest for 2-3 minutes to achieve perfect texture before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cornstarch helps create an extra crispy exterior by absorbing moisture and allowing the fries to get golden and crunchy.
- Cut sweet potato fries as uniformly as possible to ensure even cooking and consistent texture across the batch.
- Space fries with room between them on the baking sheet, which prevents steaming and encourages crisp edges.
- For gluten-free diners, verify your cornstarch is certified gluten-free and check all seasoning labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-33 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg