Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Get ready to upgrade your snack game with these irresistible Crispy Sweet Potato Fries! Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked to golden perfection, this healthy alternative to traditional fries delivers all the crunch without the deep-fried guilt. The secret lies in a quick soak to remove excess starch, a cornstarch coating for extra crispiness, and a bold seasoning blend of paprika, garlic powder, and optional spices like cayenne or cinnamon to suit your palate. Garnished with fresh parsley and ready in just under 45 minutes, these fries are ideal as a side dish, snack, or party pleaser. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that's crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon optional spices (like cayenne pepper or cinnamon)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized sticks, about 1/4-inch thick for uniform cooking.

Step 3

Place the sweet potato sticks into a large bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps them crisp up.

Step 4

Drain the sweet potatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. They should be as dry as possible.

Step 5

In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with cornstarch until evenly coated. The cornstarch helps create a crispy exterior.

Step 6

Drizzle the olive oil over the coated sweet potatoes and toss to ensure they are evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and any optional spices over the fries. Toss to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Step 8

Spread the fries out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring enough space between them to prevent overcrowding.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, flip the fries and rotate the baking sheets for even cooking.

Step 10

Bake for another 15 minutes or until the fries are golden and crispy on the edges. Keep an eye on them towards the end to avoid burning.

Step 11

Remove the fries from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. This helps them firm up and become extra crispy.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, and enjoy your crispy sweet potato fries with your favorite dip or sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(445.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	668.0

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1401.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.0mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 98.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 58.1%