Description
Crispy golden sweet potato fries bring Southern comfort straight to your plate, delivering a delightful blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Irresistible and perfectly seasoned, these fries offer a healthier alternative that satisfies cravings and delights taste buds with each crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick matchsticks)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- Optional: fresh parsley or sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400F (204C) and prepare two parchment-lined baking sheets for optimal crispy results.
- Starch Removal: Submerge cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes to eliminate excess starch, then thoroughly drain and pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Seasoning Process: Gently coat sweet potato strips with cornstarch, drizzle with olive oil, and generously sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Baking Arrangement: Strategically spread fries across baking sheets in a single, uncrowded layer to promote even browning and crispiness, utilizing two sheets if necessary.
- Roasting Technique: Bake for initial 15 minutes, carefully flip the fries, then continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes until achieving a golden-brown, crisp exterior with a tender interior.
- Serving Recommendation: Allow fries to cool briefly, garnish with additional salt or fresh chopped herbs, and present alongside your preferred dipping sauce for a delectable side dish.
Notes
- Remove excess starch by soaking sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then pat completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Lightly dust sweet potato fries with cornstarch before adding oil to create an extra crispy exterior that locks in moisture.
- Spread fries in a single layer on baking sheets, using multiple sheets if necessary to avoid steaming and ensure even browning.
- Experiment with different spice blends like smoked paprika, cayenne, or herbs to match your taste preferences while maintaining the basic crispy technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg