Crispy Sweet Potato French Fries
Get ready to elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Crispy Sweet Potato French Fries! Packed with flavor and boasting a perfectly golden crunch, this oven-baked recipe turns humble sweet potatoes into a crowd-pleasing snack or accompaniment. Coated in a blend of smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of optional cayenne pepper for added zest, these fries get their addictive crispiness from a cornstarch coating and high-heat roasting. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like olive oil and seasonings, this healthier alternative to traditional fries is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional: cayenne pepper for extra spice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin, even slices about 1/4-inch thick. Try to keep the size consistent for even cooking.
In a large bowl, toss the sliced sweet potatoes with cornstarch until evenly coated. This helps create a crispy texture.
Drizzle the olive oil over the sweet potatoes and toss again until they are well coated. This helps the seasoning stick and adds flavor.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning over the sweet potatoes and toss to ensure an even coating.
Spread the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they aren’t overcrowded. Overlapping fries will steam rather than bake, resulting in less crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip the fries using a spatula to ensure even cooking on both sides.
Return fries to the oven and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, and then transfer to a serving plate.
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish or snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1383 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 96 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
