Sweet Potato Fries Crispy (Printable)

Oven-baked sweet potato fries with a crispy exterior and tender inside, seasoned for extra flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled (approx. 1.32 lbs)

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

→ Serving (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh parsley
08 - Dipping sauce of choice (e.g., aioli, ketchup)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Place the fries in a large bowl. Add olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly to coat each fry evenly.
04 - Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded for optimal crispness.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until they are golden and crisp at the edges.
06 - Remove fries from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come out crispy on the outside but still creamy inside, which somehow feels like you've outsmarted the universe.
  • The sweetness is natural and subtle, so they work as a side to dinner or a sneaky-good snack while cooking.
  • No deep frying means less guilt and an easier cleanup that doesn't leave your kitchen smelling like oil for three days.
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the number-one way to end up with soft, steamed fries instead of crispy ones—give them space or work in batches.
  • If you soak cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry them thoroughly before seasoning, the starch leaches out and you get an almost impossibly crispy result.
03 -
  • Cut your fries slightly thicker than regular potato fries (closer to 1 cm than 1/2 cm) because sweet potatoes are softer and thinner ones fall apart.
  • If your fries are done on the edges but still soft in the center, you can lower the temperature for the last five minutes instead of pulling them out early.
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