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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

If you love sweet potatoes, you'll adore these baked sweet potato fries—they're simple, flavorful, oven-baked, and the perfect side!
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼" sticks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • sea salt flakes, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, lightly grease with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix steak seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, salt, and paprika.
  • Add sweet potato slices to a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the slices and toss to coat. Sprinkle the seasonings over the slices and toss to coat.
  • Add the sweet potato slices to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for 10 more minutes or until crisp. Broil on LOW for a few extra minutes to help crisp up the potatoes.

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Notes

Recipe tips.
  • Don't skip the soak. The 1-hour salt soak helps draw out excess starch from the potatoes, which is key for crispiness.
  • Maintain the ¼-inch stick size for even cooking. Consistency is key for an even bake!
  • Eat them plain or with a dipping sauce. I like classic ketchup, Ranch Dressing, or Fry Sauce.
  • Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly spray the basket with oil. Place the fries in the basket in a single layer. Fry for 8 minutes, flipping them halfway.
Prep ahead freezer fries. 
  1. Blanch. Peel, cut, and soak the sweet potatoes. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the cut sweet potatoes, and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately put fries into a bowl of ice water for 3-5 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and toss with the cornstarch and spices. 
  2. Flash Freeze. Place fries in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Put them in the freezer until they begin to harden, 1-2 hours. Remove and place in an airtight freezer-safe container for 3-6 months.
  3. To Heat: Preheat oven to 450°F and bake the frozen fries for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through. 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in the oven at 400°F for 5-8 minutes or until hot.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1199mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9615IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.6mg