Description
These Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries are roasted at high heat until the edges brown and the centers turn tender. They use simple pantry seasoning, a hot baking sheet, and a short rest before serving for a warm, easy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-4 large sweet potatoes
- 1-2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- Pinch of cayenne, chili powder, or cumin, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. For crispier, darker edges, preheat to 500°F if your baking sheet can handle high heat. Place a roasting pan or heavy-duty baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and trim off the ends. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then cut long pieces in half crosswise if needed. Slice each section into wedges about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the sweet potato wedges in a large bowl. Add the oil and toss until lightly coated. Sprinkle with salt and any seasonings you like, then toss again until the pieces are evenly seasoned.
- Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer with a little space between the pieces.
- Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, turning the fries after the first 10 minutes with tongs. Continue baking until the edges are browned and the centers are tender.
- Let the fries cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use two baking sheets if the fries look crowded.
- Thinner wedges brown faster, while thicker wedges stay softer in the center.
- Watch carefully near the end because sweet potatoes can darken quickly from their natural sugars.
- Fresh herbs are best added after baking so they do not burn in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 352
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
