Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy-edged sweet potato fries baked until caramelized, no deep fryer required.

Total 45 min Makes 4 servings Calories 185/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Thin-cut sweet potato wedges are tossed in oil and cornstarch for a crisp exterior, then roasted at high heat on a sheet pan. They make a sturdy side for burgers and sandwiches, with a tender, slightly sweet interior and golden, crackly edges.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch thick sticks, aiming for uniform size for even cooking.

  3. Place the sweet potato sticks in a large bowl and toss with the cornstarch until evenly coated.

  4. Add the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and toss again until evenly coated.

  5. Spread the fries in a single layer across the two baking sheets, leaving space between pieces so they do not touch.

  6. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and flip each fry.

  7. Return to the oven and bake until crisp and browned at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes more.

  8. Remove from the oven and let rest on the baking sheets for 3 minutes to firm up before serving.

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    Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    Thin-cut sweet potato wedges are tossed in oil and cornstarch for a crisp exterior, then roasted at high heat on a sheet pan. They make a sturdy side for burgers and sandwiches, with a tender, slightly sweet interior and golden, crackly edges.

    45 min 4 servings 185 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    2. 2

      Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch thick sticks, aiming for uniform size for even cooking.

    3. 3

      Place the sweet potato sticks in a large bowl and toss with the cornstarch until evenly coated.

    4. 4

      Add the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and toss again until evenly coated.

    5. 5

      Spread the fries in a single layer across the two baking sheets, leaving space between pieces so they do not touch.

    6. 6

      Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and flip each fry.

    7. 7

      Return to the oven and bake until crisp and browned at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes more.

    8. 8

      Remove from the oven and let rest on the baking sheets for 3 minutes to firm up before serving.