Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These crispy, perfectly seasoned baked sweet potato fries make a wonderfully healthy and delicious side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- •2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 tablespoon cornstarch
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Place the cut sweet potatoes in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 3
Remove the sweet potatoes from the water and dry them thoroughly with paper towels until completely dry.
- 4
Transfer the dried sweet potatoes to a clean bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss again until every piece is lightly coated.
- 7
Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded to ensure they crisp up rather than steam.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then carefully flip each fry with a spatula.
- 9
Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the fries are tender on the inside and crispy and browned on the outside.
- 10
Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef tips
- Do not skip the soaking and drying steps; this is the secret to getting crispy baked sweet potato fries without frying.
- Make sure your baking sheet is not overcrowded; if necessary, use two baking sheets so the fries have enough space.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and re-crisped in a hot oven or air fryer.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished sweet potatoes should be vibrant orange with slightly charred, crispy edges, smelling warmly of smoked paprika and garlic, with a tender and sweet interior.