Description
Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika is optional for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for extra crispiness)
- Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme (optional)
- Chili powder or cayenne pepper (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the sweet potatoes into fries, aiming for about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the cut fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned fries on a hot baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
Notes
- Soaking the fries for at least 30 minutes helps achieve crispiness.
- Dry the fries thoroughly after soaking to avoid sogginess.
- Keep an eye on the fries during the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the oven.
- Experiment with different spices and herbs for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: varies based on added salt
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: sweet potato fries, oven-baked fries, crispy fries, healthy snacks