Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Learn how to make crispy, oven baked sweet potato fries! A healthy snack or side dish.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- Metal spatula
- bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large or 3 medium)
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit with racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into fry-shaped pieces about ¼″ wide and ¼″ thick. Transfer half of the uncooked fries to one baking sheet, and the other half to the other baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the sweet potato fries with the cornstarch and salt. Toss until the fries are coated in powder. Drizzle the olive oil over the fries and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the fries in a single layer and don’t overcrowd. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries.
- Return the pans to the oven, swapping their positions. Bake for 10 to 18 more minutes, or until the fries are crispy.
- If desired, toss the baked fries with seasonings to taste. Serve warm!
Notes
Best served fresh and hot; leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. To retain crispness, reheat in oven. Can prep sweet potatoes up to 2 days in advance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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