Description
Oven-baked sweet potato fries crisp up beautifully with minimal prep and less oil. You still get that craveable crunch every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to a precise 425°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Thoroughly rinse the sweet potatoes under cool water, then carefully peel their skin using a sharp vegetable peeler.
- Slice each sweet potato into uniform ¼-inch thick sticks, aiming for fries that are roughly 3-4 inches long.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until completely combined.
- Drop the cut sweet potato fries into the seasoning mixture, using your hands to toss and coat each piece thoroughly.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then arrange the seasoned fries in a single layer without overcrowding or overlapping.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, using tongs to flip the fries carefully at the 15-minute mark for balanced crispiness.
- Check the fries’ doneness by testing their crunchiness and golden-brown edges, then remove from the oven and let them rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pat the sweet potato fries dry with paper towels to help them crisp up better in the oven.
- Space the fries out on the baking sheet so they aren’t touching, which allows them to get crunchier.
- Experiment with different spice blends like cajun seasoning or smoked paprika for unique flavor variations.
- For a healthier version, use a minimal amount of olive oil and consider using an air fryer to reduce overall oil content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg