Crispy Oven Sweet Potato (Printer-Friendly)

Golden, crispy sweet potato fries with a naturally sweet twist. Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked to perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 1.3 pounds), peeled

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Serving

07 - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
08 - Dipping sauce of choice (aioli, ketchup, etc.)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
02 - Slice the peeled sweet potatoes into uniform fries, approximately 1/2 inch thick. Consistent sizing promotes even cooking.
03 - Combine the fries in a large bowl with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated.
04 - Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation and crisping.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp at the edges.
06 - Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes gets intensified in the oven, creating those irresistible crispy edges that everyone fights over.
  • They come together in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the number one mistake people make. Work in batches if necessary, because those fries need personal space in the oven.
  • Soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes removes excess starch and dramatically improves crispiness. Just pat them completely dry before seasoning.
03 -
  • Convection mode on your oven will give you even better results. The circulating air helps crisp every surface evenly.
  • If you are serving a crowd, you can keep the first batch warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the rest. Just do not cover them or they will lose their crunch.
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