These Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries are so addicting! Sweet potato wedges tossed in oil, sprinkled with spices and baked over high heat until browned and crispy on the edges.
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This. Are. So. Addictive.
The kids who don’t eat their veggies? Ha!
They’ll eat so many of those fries their skin will turn yellow from beta-carotene.
Munch. Yummy. Munch. Yummy. I still eat them in my mind. I brought it to my dad to try. I think he could only eat one or two because he also ate the rest of his supper, the supper I had given up in favor of this one.
Video: How to make sweet potato fries
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sweet potato fries
How to make sweet potato fries
How to season sweet potato fries
Sweet potato fries taste great with seasonings and spices like:
- Chipotle powder
- Smoked Peppers
- Chinese five spices
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Garam Masala
- Cajun spice.
Feel free to use what you like.
This way you can tell when the fries are ready
Sweet potatoes can take a lot of heat, and you might see them and worry that they’re burned. The browner they are, the crispier they will be, but there’s a fine line between browned and burnt beyond edibility.
Even if they get really dark, they should still caramelize well due to the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes. But be careful not to go from tanned to burnt.
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Tips for the best sweet potato fries ever
- Try to cut them evenly So they all cook about the same speed.
- preheat the oven with the baking sheet inside.
- For best tanning results Only bake one sheet at a time.
- For extra caramelization Sprinkle fries with some sugar before putting it in the oven.
- Replace half of the oil with melted butter for a little more flavor
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- Apple Cider Roasted Root Vegetables
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- Crispy Sweet Potato Pancake Salad Wraps
- Tacos with sweet potatoes and black beans
- Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Baking times are approximate; it depends on how thick you cut the wedges or rounds of sweet potatoes. Try to slice them evenly so they all cook at about the same rate. For best browning results, only bake one tray at a time.
For extra caramelization, sprinkle the fries with a little sugar before putting them in the oven.
For extra flavor, try substituting half the oil with melted butter.
ingredients
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2 lb Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
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3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 to 2 tablespoon Spice or spice combination of your choice: Chipotle powdersmoked paprika, Chinese five spice, pumpkin pie spice, garam masala, cajun spice, etc.
method
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Preheat the oven and roaster:
Preheat oven to 450°F. (For more crispiness, preheat your oven to 500°F.) Place a skillet or heavy-duty baking sheet (one that can handle high heat) in the oven to preheat.
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Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into wedges:
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. Halve the potatoes lengthwise and then crosswise if they are very long. Cut each piece into wedges 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Alternatively, you can use either a mandolin or a sharp knife to slice the peeled sweet potato.
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Mix with oil, salt, spices:
Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and add the oil. Mix well to combine. Sprinkle with salt and spices of your choice. Mix well with your hands so all the pieces are coated in the oil and spices.
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Spread on the preheated pan:
Remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven. Carefully spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. (Warning, the pan is hot!)
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Bake:
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes. After the first 10 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and use tongs to flip all of the sweet potato pieces.
Return to the oven and bake an additional 5 to 15 minutes or until well browned.
Cooking time depends on the temperature of the oven (500°F takes less cooking time than 450°F) and the size and thinness of the sweet potato wedges.
The browner they are, the crispier they will be, but there’s a fine line between browned and burnt beyond edibility. Even if they get really dark, they should still caramelize well due to the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes. So watch carefully.
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Surcharge:
When done, let the fries cool for 5 minutes before serving.
| nutritional information (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 203 | calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 33g | carbohydrates |
| 3g | protein |
