Description
Enjoy perfectly crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries that are seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. These fries are simple to prepare with an optional step to soak and coat them in cornstarch for extra crispiness, making them a healthier and delicious alternative to traditional fries.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking sheet inside the oven while it heats so that it becomes hot and ready for the fries.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes if desired and cut them into uniform 1/4 inch thick fries for even cooking.
- Soak the Fries: Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps achieve crispiness.
- Season the Fries: Drain and pat dry the fries thoroughly with paper towels to remove moisture. Toss them in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. If using, sprinkle cornstarch over the fries and toss again until evenly coated.
- Bake the Fries: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Spread the fries out in a single layer without overcrowding. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Check for Crispiness and Serve: Once baked to desired crispiness, remove from oven and allow fries to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using cornstarch before baking creates a light coating that absorbs moisture for extra crispy fries.
- Soaking the fries in cold water helps remove starch, essential for crunch.
- Make sure to pat fries very dry before seasoning to ensure they crisp up well.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet; fries need space to crisp instead of steam.
- Flip fries halfway through baking for even browning.
