Oven Sweet Potato Fries
Turn simple sweet potatoes into your new favorite side dish with these irresistible Oven Sweet Potato Fries! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this healthy alternative to traditional fries gets its crunch from a light cornstarch coating and its flavor from a perfectly balanced blend of paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes and made with a drizzle of olive oil, these fries are a guilt-free treat that's quick to prepare and bursting with natural sweetness. Perfect for dipping and sharing, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, game-day snacking, or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your next party spread. Give your meals a colorful, nutritious upgrade with these crave-worthy sweet potato fries!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for extra crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform sticks, about 1/4 inch thick, for even cooking.
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil until they are evenly coated.
If using, sprinkle the cornstarch over the sweet potatoes and toss again to ensure a light, even coating. This helps create an extra crispy texture.
Add the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the bowl. Toss the fries thoroughly to distribute the seasoning.
Spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Leave some space between each fry for proper crisping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet, flip the fries using a spatula, and return them to the oven.
Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the fries are golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges. Check frequently in the last few minutes to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and allow the fries to cool for a couple of minutes. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 203 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 93 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.
