Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes (Print Page)

Golden sweet potatoes baked to crisp perfection with savory seasonings, ideal for sides or snacks.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled (approximately 21 ounces)

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

→ Serving (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh parsley
08 - Dipping sauce of choice (e.g., aioli, ketchup)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the peeled sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries approximately 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Place the cut fries in a large bowl. Add olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching or overcrowded.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each fry and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot with preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy on the outside without any deep frying mess or guilt.
  • The natural sweetness of the potato means you can skip heavy sauces if you want, though they're delicious with anything.
  • Somehow these feel fancy enough to serve guests but easy enough to make on a random Tuesday night.
02 -
  • If your fries come out soft and disappointed you, it's likely because they were crowded on the pan or your oven runs cool; give them space and trust the heat.
  • Soaking cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking actually works and takes away some starch, making them exponentially crispier if you have the patience for it.
03 -
  • If you're making these for a crowd, you can cut and season them ahead of time, but don't bake until you're ready to eat because they're best consumed within minutes of coming out of the oven.
  • An air fryer does fantastic work with these at about 200°C for 15-20 minutes with a shake halfway through, giving you the same crispy exterior with slightly less oil.
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