Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy sweet potato fries oven baked with spices for golden color, robust flavor, and a lighter texture everyone loves.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into 6 mm thick fries
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika for additional flavour
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Optional for Extra Crispiness
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 220°C and place a baking sheet inside to heat.
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Peel sweet potatoes if desired and slice into uniform 6 mm thick fries for even cooking.
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Submerge sweet potato fries in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to eliminate excess starch.
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Drain water and pat fries thoroughly dry with paper towels to eliminate moisture.
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In a large bowl, toss fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add cornstarch at this stage if using and toss until evenly coated.
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Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from oven. Arrange fries in a single, non-overlapping layer to ensure crispness.
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Bake fries for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through baking, until golden brown and crispy.
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Let fries rest for a few minutes before serving for optimal texture.
# Extra Tips:
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Soaking fries in cold water prior to baking removes excess starch, leading to a crisper exterior.
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A light dusting of cornstarch before baking absorbs surface moisture for enhanced crunch.