Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Learn how to make crispy, oven baked sweet potato fries! Tossed with olive oil and sea salt, these fries are a delicious homemade snack.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- metal spatula
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large or 3 medium)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- freshly ground black pepper optional
- cayenne pepper optional
- garlic powder optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F with racks in the lower and upper thirds. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into fry-shaped pieces about ¼" wide and thick. Transfer half to one baking sheet, and the rest to the other.
- Sprinkle the fries with cornstarch and salt, tossing to coat. Drizzle with olive oil and ensure they are evenly coated.
- Arrange fries in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip them with a metal spatula.
- Rearrange the fries in even layers and swap the baking sheets' positions. Bake for an additional 10 to 18 minutes until crispy.
- Toss with optional seasonings if desired and serve warm.
Notes
These fries are best served fresh and can keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in an oven for crispness. You can prepare the sweet potatoes up to 2 days in advance, soaking them in water to prevent browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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