Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato (Printable)

Golden, crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries with seasoning, perfect as a flavorful side or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled (about 21 oz)

→ 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 (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

→ Serving (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh parsley
08 - Dipping sauce of choice, such as aioli or ketchup

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but you can feel good about eating the whole plate.
  • Minimal effort and youre left with crispy edges that actually rival the deep fryer.
  • Sweet potatoes bring their own flavor so even plain theyre never boring.
02 -
  • If you skip the soaking step and your fries turn out limp, it's because excess starch held onto moisture, thirty minutes in cold water fixes that.
  • Overcrowding the pan is the number one reason they never crisp up, give them room to breathe or use two sheets.
03 -
  • Use a convection setting if your oven has one, the circulating air crisps them up faster and more evenly.
  • Don't toss them in oil until right before baking or they'll start releasing moisture and get soggy before they even hit the oven.
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