Description
Deliciously crispy sweet potato fries baked to perfection with minimal oil and no deep fryer needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g (2 lb) sweet potatoes, about 2 medium
- 15 g (1 tbsp) cornstarch or arrowroot
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil or avocado oil
- 5 g (1 tsp) salt
- 2 g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 2 g (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1 g (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- Optional: 15 g (1 tbsp) brown sugar
- Optional: 15 g (1 tbsp) grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F) and position a rack in the upper third of the oven.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks about 10–12 mm thick.
- Soak the cut fries in cold water for 15–30 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Toss the fries with cornstarch until coated, then add oil and seasonings and mix evenly.
- Spread fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden, flip, and bake for another 10–12 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with more salt or brown sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
For the crispiest results, ensure fries are not overcrowded on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg