Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Learn how to make crispy, oven baked sweet potato fries! A healthy snack or side dish using sweet potatoes, olive oil, and sea salt.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- metal spatula
- Knife
- cutting board
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large or 3 medium)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- optional spices freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or garlic powder
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 lightly coated in powder. Drizzle the olive oil over the fries and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the fries in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries using a metal spatula.
- Rearrange the fries for even baking and swap the pans' positions in the oven.
- Bake for 10 to 18 more minutes, or until the fries are crispy, watching closely to prevent burning.
- If desired, toss the baked fries with seasonings and serve warm.
Notes
These fries are best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to retain crispness. You can peel and slice sweet potatoes up to 2 days in advance to prevent browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 19187IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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