Description
Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried fries. These golden, flavorful fries are seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and a hint of salt and pepper, then baked to perfection in the oven for a crispy texture without the extra oil. Soaking the fries in cold water before baking removes excess starch, ensuring crispiness. Perfect as a snack or side dish, these fries are simple to make and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled, optional, and cut into fries)
Seasonings and Coating
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking sheet inside the oven while it heats to get it nice and hot, which helps the fries crisp up when baking.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes if you prefer (this is optional) and cut them into uniformly sized ¼ inch thick fries to ensure even cooking.
- Soak the Fries: Submerge the cut sweet potato fries in a bowl of cold water and soak them for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps achieve a crispier texture.
- Season the Fries: Drain the fries and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove moisture. Toss the fries in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optionally cornstarch. Mix well so every fry is coated evenly.
- Bake the Fries: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Spread the fries out in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure crispiness. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Check for Crispiness: Once baked, remove the fries from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. This helps them firm up and become even crispier.
Notes
- Soaking the fries in cold water is crucial for removing starch and ensuring crispiness.
- Using cornstarch is optional but highly recommended to enhance crisp texture.
- Make sure the fries are spread out evenly with space between them, or they may steam instead of bake crispy.
- Flipping the fries halfway through cooking ensures even browning on all sides.
- Sweet potatoes vary in moisture content, so drying them thoroughly is key to crispy results.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 100g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: sweet potato fries, oven baked fries, crispy sweet potato fries, healthy fries, gluten free fries, baked fries, snack, side dish
