Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Delicious and healthy crispy baked sweet potato fries, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- metal spatula
- Knife
- Cutting Board
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, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit with racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 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 evenly coated.
- Arrange your fries in a single layer without overcrowding. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries to cook on all sides.
- Arrange the fries in even layers again and return the pans to the oven, swapping their positions.
- Bake for 10 to 18 more minutes, or until the fries are crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- If desired, toss the baked fries with seasonings to taste. Serve warm!
Notes
These fries are best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to retain crispness. You can prepare the sweet potatoes up to 2 days in advance by soaking them in water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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