Go Back
+ servings
Print Recipe
5 from 6 votes

BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

These crispy sweet potato fries are simple and easy to make. Oven baked to perfection, these fries are a restaurant quality side dish you can make at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Soaking Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, fries, sweet potato
Servings: 8 Oz
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the sweet potato sticks in a bowl and add enough cold water to cover them.
  • Sprinkle in two teaspoons of salt and allow the sticks to soak for at least 30 minutes (longer if possible).
  • Preheat the oven to 450 with a baking sheet inside.
  • When the sweet potatoes are done soaking, drain them and place on a paper towel to dry.
  • Add the corn starch, one teaspoon salt, the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin to a gallon sized ziploc bag.
  • Add the sweet potato sticks to the bag and shake to coat.
  • Add the vegetable oil to the bag and shake again to coat.
  • Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and place a piece of parchment paper on top.
  • Pour the sweet potato sticks over the top and spread them apart as much as possible.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake the fries for 20 minutes.
  • Flip the fries and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until crisp.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot, sprinkling with additional salt if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal