How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Fries
A delicious and nutritious way to enjoy sweet potatoes, baked to crispy perfection without frying.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Silicone Baking Mats
- parchment paper
- Potato Peeler
- Glass Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Ingredients
- 2-4 sweet potatoes sweet potatoes 1 potato per person
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch per large potato
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil per large potato
- spices cinnamon-sugar, salt, cayenne, curry, pumpkin pie spice, garlic, etc.
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. You may need an additional sheet depending on the size of potatoes.
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut off the ends. With a very sharp knife, cut the potatoes into thin slices about ¼ inch wide. Toss with cornstarch and place in a strainer to rid excess cornstarch.
- Return potatoes to the mixing bowl and add olive oil and seasonings. Line the sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet without crowding.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove, flip, and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes. Rotate the pan for even browning.
- Turn the oven off and keep fries inside as it cools down for about 30 minutes to help get crispier.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Crispy edges, soft centers, nutritious, and delicious. Baked, not fried.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 19000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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