Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Enjoy crispy baked sweet potato fries seasoned with olive oil and sea salt, a delicious and healthy homemade snack.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Metal spatula
- bowl
Ingredients
Main 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
- freshly ground black pepper Optional
- cayenne pepper Optional
- garlic powder Optional
Instructions
Cooking 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 fries with cornstarch and salt, then toss until lightly coated. Drizzle olive oil and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange fries in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes. Flip fries to cook evenly.
- Swap the positions of the baking sheets in the oven and bake for another 10 to 18 minutes, or until fries are crispy.
- If desired, toss the baked fries with additional seasonings and serve warm.
Notes
These fries are best served fresh and hot, but leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. To retain crispness, reheat in an oven. You can peel and slice sweet potatoes up to 2 days in advance; place in water to prevent browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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