Description
Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries that Everyone Loves!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds), peeled and cut into thin fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before drying and seasoning.
- Experiment with different seasonings such as cumin, chili powder, or Italian herbs for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg