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Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries offer a healthy, crispy, and flavorful alternative to traditional fried fries. These fries are perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside while tender on the inside, lightly seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Using minimal oil and optional cornstarch for extra crispiness, this quick and easy recipe suits any occasion, whether as a snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for extra crispiness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure the fries will bake quickly and develop a nice crispy texture.
  2. Prepare The Sweet Potatoes: Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized sticks about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick for uniform baking.
  3. Toss With Seasonings: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional cornstarch until every fry is lightly coated.
  4. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the fries out in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure they don’t touch much to allow airflow and crispiness.
  5. Bake & Flip: Bake for about 15 minutes, then flip each fry carefully to promote even browning. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and crisp.
  6. Serve Warm: Remove from oven and let the fries cool slightly before serving to maintain their crunchiness.

Notes

  • Cut Evenly: Uniform thickness ensures fries cook evenly without burning or being soggy.
  • Don’t Overcrowd: Give fries enough space on the baking sheet to get crisp rather than steam.
  • Use Parchment Paper: Prevents sticking and helps with easy cleanup.
  • Cornstarch Trick: Lightly dusting fries with cornstarch before oil gives an extra crispy crust.
  • High Heat Baking: Baking at a higher temperature crisps fries faster without drying them out.

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