Description
Crispy, golden “perfectly crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries” bring Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with minimal effort. Salt, pepper, and olive oil elevate these natural potato wedges into a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) freshly ground black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to a crisp 425°F (220°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Slice sweet potatoes into uniform, slender strips, ensuring even cooking and maximum crunchiness.
- Transfer potato strips to a spacious mixing bowl, then cascade olive oil over them, gently tumbling to achieve a thorough, glistening coating.
- Dust the potatoes with a harmonious blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, creating a flavor-packed exterior.
- For enhanced crispiness, sprinkle cornstarch over the seasoned strips and delicately toss until each piece is evenly dusted.
- Meticulously arrange the potato strips on the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer with ample breathing room between each piece to promote optimal browning.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating the fries midway to ensure uniform golden-brown edges and a satisfying crunch.
- Once achieved, extract the fries from the oven and allow them a brief moment to cool and settle.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while piping hot and relish the perfect balance of crispy exterior and tender interior.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm sweet potatoes for the best texture and crispiness.
- Cutting fries uniformly ensures even cooking and prevents burning.
- Soaking cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes removes excess starch, helping achieve extra crispiness.
- Cornstarch acts as a secret weapon, creating a light, crispy exterior by absorbing moisture and promoting browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg