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Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries are easy to make and seasoned to perfection. Healthier than the fried version and so delicious, these crunchy fries are perfect for a simple snack or side dish!

Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries are easy to make and seasoned to perfection. Healthier than the fried version and so delicious, these crunchy fries are perfect for a simple snack or side dish!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fries, sweet potato recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 211
Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Sea salt and parsley for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Peel and cut sweet potatoes into ¼-½ inch thick slices. It's important to keep your slices fairly uniform, as you went them to cook evenly. See my tips above for how to cut into matchsticks.
  • Add sliced potatoes to a large bowl of cold water and let soak for at least 30-45 minutes. This will remove the starch and help achieve that crispy texture once baked. 
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two large baking pans with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Drain water from bowl, pat sweet potatoes dry, and add to a large ziploc bag or bowl, followed by olive oil. If using the same bowl that you soaked them in, be sure to wash first so that you remove the starch. Seal bag and toss to coat evenly or toss potatoes in bowl.
  • Open bag and add cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Reseal bag and toss to coat, making sure cornstarch is dissolved and seasonings are dispersed evenly. If coating in a bowl, do the same.
  • Spread potatoes in an even layer on prepared pans. Do not overlap potatoes, as they won't crisp when baking. 
  • Bake for 20 minutes, remove from oven and flip each potato and then return to oven for another 20-25 minutes, or until ends start to brown and potatoes are crisp. Top with additional salt or sea salt and parsley, if desired, and serve.

Notes

See my tips and tricks for making these sweet potato fries above recipe box.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21457IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg