Description
These Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a delicious contrast without deep-frying.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes — 900 g (2 lb), about 3 medium
- Cornstarch — 15 g (1 tbsp)
- Vegetable oil (neutral) — 30 ml (2 tbsp)
- Kosher salt — 5 g (1 tsp) or to taste
- Black pepper — 1/2 tsp (optional)
- Smoked paprika — 1/2 tsp (optional)
- Lemon zest or chopped parsley for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F) for at least 20 minutes.
- Cut sweet potatoes into 9–12 mm (3/8–1/2 in) thick sticks, about 8 cm (3 in) long.
- Pat the cut fries dry with clean towels for about 1–2 minutes, then toss with cornstarch.
- Add oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, then toss until evenly coated.
- Spread fries in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp.
Notes
For extra crispness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg