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Make a batch of the Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries for the perfect side dish! Easy and addictive recipe!
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Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Fries might be one of my favorite side dishes ever. I like them way better than any regular fry. So much so that I generally don’t even eat regular fries – they have to be pretty darn spectacular for me to eat them. Sweet Potato Fries are my jam.
Although we don’t have fries (of any kind) very often, I try to ensure that they are on the healthier side when we do have them. I generally choose sweet potatoes for all of the nutrition they provide, and I usually bake them, so they’re not logging in lots of oil. No one wants all of that oil, do they?
These Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a cinch to make. You will want to plan a little bit so they can soak in water to remove some of the starch – that’s the secret to the crispiest fries, y’all!
Recipe for Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- sweet potatoes
- cornstarch
- olive oil
- paprika
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
How to make Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let them sit for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Drain the water and pat the potatoes dry. Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with cornstarch, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss to combine. Transfer the potatoes to a baking pan, making sure they are on a single layer.
- Bake for 18 minutes. Flip the potatoes over and bake for 10 more minutes or until crispy and done.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle it with salt and pepper to taste.
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Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries: Tips and Tricks
If you have questions about making this Sweet Potato Fries recipe, I have answers! Take a look at this section before leaving a comment if you run into trouble or just want some suggestions. Do I have to soak the potatoes?
- Soaking the sweet potatoes in water helps remove some of the excess potato starch which results in a crispier sweet potato fry.
- Mix up the seasonings – try dry Ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning, cinnamon and brown sugar, or your favorite blend of spices for a unique fry recipe!
- These Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a healthy side dish choice! They are a rich source of fiber and they contain an array of vitamins and minerals – not limited to but including iron, calcium, selenium, and vitamin C.
How did you like this recipe
Sweet Potato Fries are the best – I like them better than regular fries. How about you?! Comment down below with your Sweet Potato Fries experience, or feel free to ask me any questions if you’re having trouble. Y’all know I’m happy to help!
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- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Homemade Potato Chips
- Chipotle Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into thick matchsticks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let them sit for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Drain the water and pat the potatoes dry. Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with cornstarch, olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss to combine. Transfer the potatoes to a baking pan, making sure they are on a single layer.
- Bake for 18 minutes. Flip the potatoes over and bake for 10 more minutes or until crispy and done.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle it with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Soaking the sweet potatoes in water helps remove some of the excess potato starch which
results in a crispier sweet potato fry.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe doesn’t specify what to do with the olive oil, unless I missed something. I plan on making these this week!