Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato (Print Version)

Oven-baked sweet potato fries with crisp edges and tender centers, lightly seasoned for a tasty side.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled (approximately 1.3 pounds)

→ 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)

# How-To:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They hit that perfect balance of crispy exterior and tender, almost creamy interior that makes sweet potato fries so addictive
  • The natural sweetness gets amplified by roasting, creating this incredible caramelized flavor that regular fries just cannot match
  • They are effortlessly gluten free and vegetarian, making them perfect for feeding a crowd with different dietary needs
02 -
  • Soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking removes excess starch and seriously improves the crunch factor
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with soggy, steamed fries instead of crispy ones, so use two sheets if needed
03 -
  • Pat your cut fries completely dry with a clean kitchen towel before tossing with oil, this step is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness
  • Let the baking sheet heat up in the oven while you prep the fries for that restaurant style sear on first contact
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