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    Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    Allergy Friendly Recipes Budget Cooking Dairy-Free Recipes Gluten Free Kid Friendly Plant Based Recipes Real Food Side Dishes January 4, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 12 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Crispy, Crunch, and Addictive!!! It is possible to have crispy, Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries right at home! Follow these tips and tricks and you will have crispy sweet potato fries that your whole family will love!

    With a few trade secrets, you can easily make crispy, Sweet Potato Fries right at home!

    Serve up these delicious Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Homemade Sloppy Joes, BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, Burgers, Black Bean Burgers, or Quinoa Burgers for a delicious meal!

    Basket of Baked Sweet Potato Fries next to ketchup

    Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

    After trial and error, I have finally perfected a recipe for homemade crispy sweet potato fries!

    These are not soggy, soft, or limp sweet potato fries! No way! They are super crispy--just the way good sweet potato fries should be.

    The secret to achieving that crispy exterior is to coat the fries in cornstarch. Trust me on this, cornstarch is the magical ingredient that will help you make the most crispy Sweet Potato Fries, just like you get at restaurants!

    While there are a few more steps to making perfect Sweet Potatoes Fries when compared to making traditional Oven Baked Fries, the little bit of extra effort is well worth the results.

    How To Make Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    Step One: Prepare and Soak Sweet Potatoes

    I know you are about to ask--Do I really need to soak my sweet potato fries in water before baking?

    The answer is YES. I am all about shortcuts, but if you want crispy sweet potato fries, you really do NOT want to overlook this step.

    • Peel sweet potatoes.
    • Cut into ½-inch sticks.
    • Place sweet potato fries in a large bowl and cover with cold water.
    • Soak for at least 60 minutes.

    Pro Tip: Cut up sweet potato fries the night before you plan to serve them (while you are prepping dinner the night before or meal-prepping for the week) and leave your sweet potato fries to soak in cold water in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 

    Bowl of cut up sweet potato fries in water

    Step Two: Preheat Oven

    Another crucial tip to crispy sweet potato fries is to bake the fries on a pre-heated greased baking sheet. This acts almost like a fryer to immediately sear the outside of the sweet potato.

    • Pour 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet and brush evenly with a pastry brush. If you are making more than 4 servings, you will need to prepare 2 baking sheets, as you don't want your fries to be over-crowded and steam on the baking sheet.
    • Place pan in the oven while the oven is preheating to 425 degrees.

    Step Three: Coat Sweet Potatoes

    Now it is time to drain and coat sweet potato fries--this is CRUCIAL for crispy fries, plus the seasoning is perfection!

    • Drain sweet potatoes from water and dry thoroughly. Tip: Use a clean kitchen towel to really dry the fries well--you don't want ANY water left on your sweet potato sticks. 
    • In a gallon size bag, toss cornstarch with seasonings. Add fries and toss to coat.
    Sweet Potato Fries in bag being coated with cornstarch

    Step Four: Bake Sweet Potato Fries

    • Carefully remove the heated pan from the oven.
    • Take fries out of the mixture, shaking off excess, and place evenly on a baking sheet, being sure to leave space around each fry. And you REALLY want to be sure you get rid of the excess coating so your fries don't turn out gummy!
    • Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
    Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries on baking sheet

    Step Five: Season Sweet Potato Fries

    While we did already season our fries, we did not salt them--this is another tip to keep them crispy and crunchy!

    • Generously salt fries after they have cooked.
    • Serve warm and crispy with ketchup, BBQ Sauce, or Ranch Dressing.
    Baked Sweet Potato Fries on Baking Sheet

    Reheating Sweet Potato Fries

    We rarely have leftover sweet potato fries, but on the off chance you do, store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When you are ready to reheat, place them on a baking sheet and crisp up the fries for 10-15 minutes at 425 degrees F.

    To Freeze Sweet Potato Fries, bake them as directed and allow them to cool completely. Store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. To bake, place frozen fries in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes at 425 degrees F, flipping after 15 minutes.

    Remember these Pro-Tips for Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

    • Soaking the sweet potatoes is a MUST to remove excess starch from the potatoes, this tip will help tremendously in achieving crispy sweet potatoes.
    • Be sure to use canola, vegetable, peanut, or coconut oil to cook these sweet potato fries, as those oils have a high smoking point which is necessary when baking at such a high temperature. Olive oil will not work for this recipe.
    • Do not salt the fries until AFTER baking.
    • Use any seasonings you like in the coating--just be sure to leave the salt OUT!

    More Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Sweet Potato Burritos
    • Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes
    • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

    If you enjoyed these Homemade Crispy Sweet Potato Fries, please be sure to leave a comment and review below.

    Sweet Potato Fries in White Container

    Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    This recipe makes the BEST Oven-Baked Crispy Sweet Potato Fries.
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Soak: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 3 large sweet potatoes scrubbed and peeled
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or rice flour
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • nonstick cooking spray
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    Instructions

    • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into ½ inch sticks.
    • Place sweet potato fries in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 60 minutes.
    • Pour 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet and brush evenly with a pastry brush.
    • Place the greased pan into the oven while the oven is preheating to 425 degrees.
    • Drain sweet potatoes from water and dry thoroughly, with a clean kitchen towel.
    • In a gallon size bag, toss cornstarch with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add fries and toss to coat.
    • Carefully remove the heated pan from oven.
    • Take fries out of the mixture, shaking off excess, and place evenly on the baking sheet, being sure to leave space around each fry. Drizzle with additional oil or nonstick cooking spray.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
    • Generously salt fries after they have cooked and serve.

    Equipment Needed

    • Rimmed Baking Sheet

    Notes

    Soaking the sweet potatoes is a MUST to remove excess starch from the potatoes, this tip will help tremendously in achieving crispy sweet potatoes.
    Doubling the recipe: You will need to prepare 2 baking sheets, as you don't want your fries to be over-crowded and steam on the baking sheet. 
    Oil: Be sure to use canola, vegetable, peanut, or coconut oil to cook these sweet potato fries, as those oils have a high smoking point which is necessary when baking at such a high temperature. 
    Seasoning Options: Use any seasonings you like in the coating--just be sure it is salt-free.
    Meal Prep: You can soak your cut sweet potatoes in cold water in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13955IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    1. Kristyn

      May 14, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are my hubby's favorite!! Love the baked version! They are nice & crisp & healthier.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 15, 2021 at 7:33 am

        Thanks for sharing Kristyn! So happy to hear you (and your husband) enjoy this recipe!

        Reply
      • Kathy

        May 16, 2021 at 3:09 pm

        Do you have an air fryer time/temp and suggestions?

        Reply
    2. Natalie

      May 14, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Give me all the sweet potato fries! I'll take these over regular fries any day! Crisp & delicious!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 15, 2021 at 7:34 am

        Crispy fries are a MUST!

        Reply
    3. Betsy

      May 14, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      Great tips! I had no idea that soaking the fries in water and then coating them in cornstarch would make such a difference! So wonderfully crispy! I love it!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 15, 2021 at 7:34 am

        Hi Betsy! It really does make quite a difference. Happy you had success.

        Reply
    4. S

      May 31, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      Olive oil is perfectly fine for this. Despite a lower smoke point, the high antioxidant and low polyunsaturated fat content actually keeps it more stable at high temperatures than other oils, and it's much healthier. It's not only ok to use, it's better.

      I look forward to trying this. I've been wondering why I can't make homemade sweet potato fries that aren't soggy.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 01, 2020 at 6:55 am

        I hope you enjoy! As for using olive oil, I understand your viewpoint on it, but I would caution that it will not only burn easier, it will give a strong flavor to the fries. But feel free to use of course 🙂

        Reply
    5. Justine

      April 17, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 17, 2019 at 4:42 pm

        So glad you enjoyed Justine!

        Reply
    6. Taryn

      April 17, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for all the tips on making fries from real sweet potatoes! This was very helpful.

      Reply

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