Baked Sweet potato fries are amazing. This crispy sweet potato fries recipe uses fresh sweet potatoes baked in the oven to give the perfect crispy fries. The fries have an amazing sweet and salty flavor and make the perfect snack or side dish!
Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
If you are looking for an amazing Baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe, you are in luck! This healthy recipe goes well with many different dishes. Homemade sweet potato fries are easy to make, and they taste amazing!
These easy fries are perfectly crispy! Like the best crispy fry that you are dreaming of you will get with this easy fry recipe!
With a few tricks that I am going to tell you about, you are going to have the crispiest sweet potato fries ever, which will disappear just about as soon as you take them out of the oven! Trust me on this, and plan ahead to double or triple the recipe if you plan on feeding lots of people!
The best thing about these Crispy Sweet Potato Fries is that my kids love them so much they are gone faster then I can get them out of the oven! When I make these, I can easily get some good veggies in them and know that I am getting them the nutrition they need with a food they love eating. Sweet potatoes are a great healthy veggie and one that I am glad they love to eat, and I will gladly make these any time they ask for them!
This easy sweet potato fries recipe and my Parmesan Garlic Sweet Potato Fries Recipe are my go-to recipes when my kids ask for fries. I am not even sure at this point if they would go for potato fries again because they are so used to these, and they love them.
Sweet potato recipes
- Microwave Sweet Potato
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Sweet potato casserole
- Sweet Potato Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
- Oven baked sweet potatoes
How to Make Fries Crispy in the Oven
I like my fries crispy, but I do not like using the fryer. It is messy, and they end up greasy. It also kind of kicks the healthy sweet potato fries thing out the window since I am frying them in oil. Instead, I make crispy sweet potato fries by baking them in the oven, and they come out perfect!
The trick to making fries crispy when making them in the oven is to toss them in cornstarch and then toss the fries in olive oil before baking them. It is important to toss them in the cornstarch first!
Tips for Making Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Slice them uniformly. You also want to make sure that you are slicing the sweet potato fries are evenly sliced. I have found that the best sizing for getting the perfect crispy sweet potato fries is having them about 1/4 inch thick.
Place fries on a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding the fries will stop them from getting crispy when they are baking as they let off steam when baking.
Line the baking sheets. Instead of using nonstick baking spray you want to line the baking sheets with parchment paper. This keeps the fries from sticking.
How to Cut a Sweet Potato
If you are looking for an easy way to cut your homemade sweet potato fries, you can use a fry cutter like this one that you can buy on Amazon.
If you do not have a fry cutter you can just use a sharp knife. If you are using a knife then you will want to cut the sweet potato in half length wise. Then from there cut that half into thin slices, and cut the slices into fry pieces. As always, be careful when you are using a knife.
What to dip Sweet Potato Fries in
If you are looking for a sweet potato fry dipping sauce, you should try this Sriracha Dip Recipe or just dip these sweet potato fries in honey mustard sauce or ketchup!
If you are wanting to add different seasonings to your fries, like ranch seasoning you can toss the fries in dry seasonings after they are done baking. If I am in the mood for a sweeter flavor, then sometimes I toss mine in a little bit of brown sugar! Oh yum!
Serving Suggestions
I am not sure there are many things that do not go well with this recipe. Of course your traditional burger or a Lettuce Wrap Burger and fries dinner would be perfect to make.
If your kids are fans of chicken strips, Ranch Chicken Strips and fries is an easy kid friendly dinner.
Grilled steak, with some chickpea pasta salad and these fries is a perfect summer time meal! Cajun Chicken wings or Garlic Parmesan chicken wings, with crispy fries and a veggie is also a great meal idea!
But like I said before, there is not much that does not go well with these fries!
When we have a family get together or a party and we are having snacky foods and appetizers I love making these, however they never last long on the food table!
How do I store Sweet Potato French fries?
These sweet potato fries are best fresh. Saving them for later at room temperature or in the fridge is not recommended. If you must save them, freeze them. They reheat wonderfully in an air fryer at 400℉ for about 4 minutes. Just keep an eye on them, as air fryers do vary.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients
- 3 medium to large Sweet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt, preferably sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Parsley(optional)
How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, and then slice the sweet potatoes into thin, uniform slices using a fry slicer or a knife.
Add cold water to a large bowl and then place the slices of sweet potatoes into the cold water.
Soak them in ice-cold water for an hour and then dry them off using a paper towel or a kitchen towel.
Add the sweet potato fries to another large bowl.
Add the cornstarch to the bowl and stir well to coat the sweet potato slices.
Add the olive oil and seasonings, then stir until the strips are covered almost evenly. If you want plain fries, you can skip some of the seasonings.
Lay the fries out in a single layer on prepared baking sheets, being careful not to crowd them.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then carefully flip the fries over and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Recipe FAQ
My fries got soggy. Is there a way to save them?
Yes! You can either place them back in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or if you have an air fryer, pop them in there for 2-4 minutes at 400℉ and they’ll get so much crispier!
My fries never got crispy in the oven. Did I do something wrong?
When baking these, make sure they are in only one layer and spread out so the fries can get heat on all three sides, not on the tray. Depending on the size of your baking sheet, you may need to bake these in batches.
I noticed some fries are sweeter than others, why is that?
The darker fries will be the sweeter ones, which are more caramelized. These will usually be the smaller or thinner fries.
Family Favorite Recipes
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 3 medium to large Sweet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt preferably sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper optional
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, and then slice the sweet potatoes into thin, uniform slices using a fry slicer or a knife.
- Add cold water to a large bowl and then place the slices of sweet potatoes into the cold water.
- Soak them in ice-cold water for an hour and then dry them off using a paper towel or a kitchen towel.
- Add the sweet potato fries to another large bowl.
- Add the cornstarch to the bowl and stir well to coat the sweet potato slices.
- Add the olive oil and seasonings, then stir until the strips are covered almost evenly. If you want plain fries, you can skip some of the seasonings.
- Lay the fries out in a single layer on prepared baking sheets, being careful not to crowd them.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then carefully flip the fries over and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Follow Us For More!
Be sure to share your review in the comments below and follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok for even more food + family fun!