Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Golden, crispy sweet potato fries baked to perfection with smoky paprika and garlic seasoning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled (approximately 28 oz)

→ Oils & Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus extra for finishing
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Slice sweet potatoes into 3/8-inch thick sticks, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
03 - Place cut fries into a large bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly with a clean towel. This step is optional.
04 - Toss the dried fries with cornstarch until evenly coated. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine evenly.
05 - Spread fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheets, making sure they do not touch.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes, then flip fries and rotate trays. Continue baking for another 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
07 - Remove fries from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle with additional salt if desired, and serve immediately.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy and golden without deep frying, so you get all the pleasure with less guilt.
  • The smoked paprika and garlic powder give them a savory depth that makes them crave-worthy all on their own.
  • They come together in under an hour and require almost no special skills, just patience during the baking.
02 -
  • Soaking really does make the difference between merely crispy and genuinely shattering, but only if you dry them completely afterward.
  • The cornstarch coating is what creates that satisfying crunch that rivals deep-fried versions, so don't skip it.
  • Cutting your potatoes evenly is worth taking the extra minute because thin pieces will burn while thick ones stay soft in the middle.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheets or you'll trap steam and end up with softer fries instead of crispy ones.
  • Rotate your trays halfway through baking because most ovens have hot spots and this ensures even browning all around.

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