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Sweet Potato Fries (Oven Method)

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These baked sweet potato fries are oven-crisped with avocado oil and simple spices for an easy homemade fries recipe.

Crispy baked sweet potato fries on a tray.

Prep

12 mins

Cook

28 mins

Total

40 mins

Calories

113 kcal

Protein

1.6 g

Carbohydrates

18.7 g

Serves

4 servings

Fat

3.9 g

Longevity

67/100

If you are searching baked sweet potato fries, you probably want crisp edges without deep frying. The main challenge is moisture: sweet potatoes hold a lot of water and can steam on the pan. This recipe uses a thin-cut shape, optional cornstarch, and high heat to improve crispness in a standard oven. You still get tender centers with browned edges and simple seasoning. It is great for burgers, bowls, and kid-friendly dinners. Serve right away for best texture, and avoid stacking fries on the pan. Once you get the spacing right, this method is reliable and repeatable.

Quick Answer

  • Prep: 12 mins
  • Cook: 28 mins
  • Total: 40 mins
  • Key method: Thin cuts, optional cornstarch, and pan spacing reduce steaming and improve oven crispness.

Cooking Tips

Use two pans to avoid overcrowding. Pat fries dry before seasoning to improve browning. Serve right away because sweet potato fries soften as they cool.

Variations

Garlic herb fries: Add garlic powder and dried oregano. Spicy fries: Add chili powder or cayenne before baking.

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Ingredients

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Ingredient notes

  • Cornstarch is optional but helps create a drier surface for crisp edges.

Step-by-step

4 servings
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Prep and preheat

    • Ingredients:
      • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
    • Action: Heat oven to 425 F and line two sheet pans. Cut fries evenly for consistent baking.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Coat fries

    • Ingredients:
      • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
      • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
      • 3/4 teaspoons sea salt
      • 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
      • 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
    • Action: Toss fries with oil, cornstarch if using, and seasoning until lightly coated.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Arrange

    • Ingredients:
      • Seasoned fries
    • Action: Spread fries in a single layer with space around each piece.
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Bake

    • Ingredients:
      • Arranged fries
    • Action: Bake 15 minutes, flip, then bake 10 to 13 more minutes until edges are browned.
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Serve

    • Ingredients:
      • Baked fries
    • Action: Serve immediately for best crisp texture.

Equipment

  • Two sheet pans

  • Large bowl

  • Spatula

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