Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These crispy baked sweet potato fries are easy to make, healthier than the fried version, and incredibly tasty! Just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes required.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- sea salt
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into fries that are ¼ inch (½ cm) thick.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water, add the fries, and let them soak for at least 1 hour.
- Drain the water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the potatoes and cornstarch in a large zip lock bag, and shake vigorously to coat the fries.
- Put the sweet potato fries in a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano and cayenne pepper.
- Use your hands to mix everything together thoroughly, then spread the fries in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Remember not to overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, turing them halfway.
- Turn off the oven and let the crispy baked sweet potato fries to cool for 30 minutes with the door ajar.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 155g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Fiber: 6.7g | Sugar: 1.2g
