Baked sweet potato fries are a perfect side dish for everything from burgers to chicken tenders, pork chops, fried fish, and so much more! They're crispy and perfectly balanced with sweet, salty, and savory flavors! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces as an easy and delicious appetizer!
4largesweet potatoes(peeled and cut into thin sticks)
2tablespooncooking oil
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C/Gas Mark 7) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (If you want extra crispy fries, you can bake directly on the baking sheet, *see note).
Add the seasonings to a small bowl and stir to combine. (¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and the optional ¼ teaspoon paprika )
Slice the peeled 4 large sweet potatoes into matchsticks if you haven't already, then spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them with 4 large sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the sweet potatoes while tossing to coat them evenly. Then, put them on the center rack in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C/Gas Mark 7).
At the 15-minute mark, flip the fries over and put them back in the oven to bake for another 10 minutes or until they reach your desired level of crispiness. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Tips:
For super crispy sweet potato fries, soak your matchsticks in ice water for 30 minutes, then pat them dry. Add them to a mixing bowl or Ziploc bag with 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and toss to coat. Bake directly on the baking sheet as instructed.
To make these in the air fryer, cook them in an even layer at 380°F (195°C) for 6 minutes, then flip, and cook for another 5-6 minutes. You will need to work in batches, but they crisp up beautifully this way without any extra oil!
This seasoning blend makes for salty and savory sweet potato fries. You can follow this recipe using cinnamon sugar for a sweeter variation.
Storing:
You can keep your leftover sweet potato fries in a Ziploc bag or airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze, lay your cooked and cooled sweet potato fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pop it in the freezer. Let them freeze for 1-2 hours, and then you can transfer them to a Ziploc freezer bag for easy storage. Use within three months, and there's no need to thaw before reheating.
Reheat your sweet potato fries in the oven or in an air fryer for the best results. In the oven, reheat them on a baking sheet at 425°F (220°C/Gas Mark 7) for 10 minutes and flip halfway through. In the air fryer, reheat them at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, opening and shaking the basket halfway through.