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Close-up of crispy, golden sweet potato fries seasoned with sea salt, served with a side of ketchup.
Oliver Grant

Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries: Your Ultimate Guide

This ultimate guide will show you how to bake perfectly crispy sweet potato fries. Seasoned with a delicious blend of spices, these fries are a healthier and tastier alternative to their fried counterparts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Rimmed Baking Sheets
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut sweet potatoes into ¼ to ½ inch wide and 3-inch long sticks, then toss them with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss this spice mixture with the sweet potatoes, then spread them evenly on two rimmed baking sheets.
  4. Bake for about 15 minutes until the bottoms are brown and crisp. Flip the fries and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the other side is also crispy. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSodium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the baking sheets to ensure optimal crispiness. You might need to bake in batches if your sheets are too small.

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