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Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

These Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a delicious, healthy snack or side dish that can be easily made at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Metal spatula

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes about 2 medium-large or 3 medium
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Optional Spices

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit with racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven (make sure the top rack is about 6″ from the heat source and no closer). Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper so the fries don’t get stuck to the pans.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into fry-shaped pieces about ¼″ wide and ¼″ thick. Transfer half of the uncooked fries to one baking sheet, and the other half to the other baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle the sweet potato fries with the cornstarch and salt. Toss until the fries are lightly coated in powder. Drizzle the olive oil over the fries and toss until the fries are evenly coated in oil.
  • Arrange your fries in a single layer and don’t overcrowd; otherwise, they will never crisp up. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries so they can cook on all sides.
  • Return the pans to the oven, swapping their positions, and bake for 10 to 18 more minutes, or until the fries are crispy.
  • Toss the baked fries with seasonings, to taste. Serve warm!

Notes

These fries are best served fresh and hot, but leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can peel and slice the sweet potatoes up to 2 days in advance, keeping them in water to prevent browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Baked Fries, Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Healthy Snacks, Sweet Potato Fries, Vegetarian
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