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Baked sweet potato fries on a baking tray.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Learn how to bake Sweet Potato Fries with our easy recipe! Savor the sweet and savory flavors and crispy texture, making them perfect as a healthy snack or a starter for any party or get-together. Enjoy them with fries seasoning, fried chicken, and your favorite dips!
Course Side Dish, Starters
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 183
Author Sangeetha Vel

Ingredients

  • 3 medium size Sweet Potato
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Preparing Sweet Potatoes for Baking

  • Let's get started by preparing our sweet potatoes. Grab a vegetable peeler and peel the sweet potatoes. If you want to keep the skin on for added nutrients and texture, be sure to wash them well to remove any dirt.
    A cutting board with peeled sweet potatoes.
  • Once peeled, lay the sweet potatoes on their sides and trim off the ends. Then, cut them in half lengthwise and slice each half into ¼"-½" thick slabs. Afterward, cut the slabs into fry-shaped strips. It can be tricky to get all the slices perfectly even, but aim for as much uniformity as possible. Don’t worry if some pieces are uneven—this is natural due to the varied shapes of the potatoes.
    Displaying perfectly sliced fry-shaped sweet potatoes.
  • Transfer the cut sweet potatoes to a bowl. Add olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Hold off on adding salt for now. Mix everything together until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
    A bowl filled with sliced sweet potatoes sprinkled with seasoning.
  • Sprinkle cornstarch over the seasoned sweet potatoes and toss them again until they're thoroughly coated. This step is crucial for achieving that crispy texture when they bake.
    Sweet potatoes coated with cornstarch in a bowl with seasoning.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread out the sweet potato strips. Make sure they're not overcrowded on the tray to allow them to crisp up properly. If needed, use multiple baking trays to ensure even cooking.
    Sliced sweet potato arranged neatly on a parchment-lined baking tray.

Baking Sweet Potato Fries

  • Now, bake the sweet potatoes at 425°F for about 35-40 minutes, remembering to flip them halfway through. Taking the time to flip each fry ensures they bake evenly, resulting in perfectly crispy sweet potato fries.
    Sweet potato slices baking inside the oven.
  • Once they're golden and crispy, take them out of the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes. This short resting period allows the fries to crisp up even more with the residual heat. After that, season them with salt to taste, and they're ready to enjoy!
    Sweet potato fries in a baking tray seasoned with salt.

Serving

  • Serve these Baked Sweet Potato Fries with classic ketchup or any other sauces you prefer. For more pairing ideas, check out our Serving Suggestions section below.
    Sweet potato fries served in a baking tray.

Notes

Here are my go-to tips to make the perfect batch of Sweet Potato Fries:
  • Cut them into even sizes: To make sure they all cook evenly, slice your sweet potatoes into uniform pieces. Sweet potatoes can be a bit odd-shaped, so line up similar-sized pieces on the same baking sheet. Toss any uneven pieces onto another sheet to ensure everything cooks perfectly.
  • Don’t skip the cornstarch: Since sweet potatoes are naturally sugary, they can get soggy pretty easily. A light dusting of cornstarch before baking will help them crisp up beautifully at high temperatures.
  • Take time to flip: Halfway through baking, give your fries a good flip. This step is key for getting them evenly cooked and crispy all around. If you skip this, you might end up with fries that are crispy on one side and a bit soft on the other.
  • Consider a Light Oil Spray: Instead of soaking your fries in oil, try using a spray bottle for a light, even coat. This method helps you avoid using too much oil, which can keep your fries from getting as crispy as they could be.
  • Season with salt last: To keep your fries from getting soggy, wait to season them with salt until right before serving. Adding salt too early can pull out moisture during baking, which means less crispiness.
  • Soak or not to soak: Unlike regular French fries, sweet potato fries don’t really need to be soaked in water to remove excess starch. Skipping this step saves time and doesn't compromise the fries' quality, so feel free to cut straight to baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4serving | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 24151IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

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