Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato (Printable)

Oven-baked sweet potato fries offer crispy edges and tender centers with smoky seasoning for a delicious twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.3 lbs), peeled

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

→ Serving (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh parsley
08 - Dipping sauce of choice (e.g., aioli, ketchup)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the peeled sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Place the cut fries in a large bowl. Add olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each fry and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot with preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're naturally sweet but feel totally satisfying, not dessert-like.
  • Oven-baked means you can multitask instead of fussing over a hot pan.
  • Ready in under 40 minutes from start to plate.
02 -
  • Cut fries as evenly as possible or you'll have some burnt edges and some undercooked centers, it's the one thing I learned by making mistakes.
  • Don't skip the flipping halfway through, it's the difference between crispy and limp.
03 -
  • Parchment paper is worth every penny, fries won't stick and cleanup is almost nothing.
  • If your fries aren't getting crispy, your oven might be too cool, use an oven thermometer to check.
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