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Healthy fries are baked in the oven instead of deep fried.
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Baked Sweet Potato Fries are the absolute best crispy and healthy side dish. Learn how to cut the sweet potatoes and get them perfectly roasted in the oven.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. sweet potatoes medium-sized
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 1 tsp. salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
  • ¼-½ tsp. black pepper optional
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.

Cutting the Potatoes:

  • Peel the skin from the potatoes using a vegetable peeler.
  • Cut each potato in half lengthwise.
  • Place one of the halves flat-side down on the cutting board and make cuts about ¼-inch apart.
  • Place these pieces flat-side down and finish cutting potatoes into long, thin strips about ¼-½ inch in thickness. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.

Baking the Fries:

  • Add potato slices to a large baking sheet lined with a piece of parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of starch over all of the potatoes. Toss until well coated.
  • Drizzle oil all over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine.
  • Lay potato fries out in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap. Bake sweet potato fries in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Flip all fries over and return to oven for an additional 12-15 minutes. You’ll know the fries are done baking when the edges begin to brown and crisp up.
  • Serve sweet potato fries with a Homemade Remoulade Sauce or Sriracha Mayo and enjoy!

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Notes

Meal Prep & Storage

  • To Prep-Ahead: Baked sweet potato fries are best when served immediately. The longer they sit out and cool to room temperature the soggier they will get.
  • To Store: Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • To Freeze: Pre-freeze in a single layer for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To Reheat: Return the fries to a baking sheet and reheat in the oven, or place in an air-fryer and bake at 325°F for 5-6 minutes.  Avoid microwaving as it will make leftover fries extremely mushy.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21450IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg