Crispy Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Golden, crispy oven-baked fries with a natural sweetness. Seasoned to perfection and ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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

07 - Chopped fresh parsley
08 - Dipping sauce of choice (e.g., aioli, ketchup)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries, about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Place the fries in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss well to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not crowded.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries and bake for another 15 minutes, until golden and crisp at the edges.
06 - Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes shines through without being overwhelming
  • They are honestly satisfying in a way regular fries just are not
02 -
  • Soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes removes excess starch for better crisping
  • Crowding the pan is the quickest way to soggy fries so use two sheets if needed
03 -
  • A mandoline makes cutting even fries so much faster if you have one
  • Serve immediately because they lose their crunch as they cool down
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