Description
Craving a quick snack or a healthier side dish that still delivers on crunch and flavor? These crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries are the perfect solution. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, they’re a fantastic option for a quick dinner side, healthy snack, or easy recipe to upgrade your food ideas. With a balance of natural sweetness and savory spices, these fries are a go-to choice for anyone looking for delicious breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or guilt-free comfort food.
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes if desired, then cut into evenly sized sticks
2. Soak the cut fries in cold water for 30–60 minutes
3. Drain and dry thoroughly
4. Toss with cornstarch until lightly coated
5. Add oil and seasonings, mix well
6. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
7. Arrange fries in a single layer
8. Bake 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 10–15 minutes
9. Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness
10. Serve immediately
Notes
Soaking removes starch for crispier fries
Dry thoroughly to prevent steaming
Avoid overcrowding the baking tray
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg