Classic Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a perfectly Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fry. For a long time, achieving that restaurant-style crunch at home felt like an impossible mission, usually resulting in soggy, limp orange wedges.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ¼-inch sticks
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sea salt plus more for finishing
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with the oil until fully and evenly coated.
- In a small ramekin, mix the cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the oiled potatoes and toss vigorously until no dry clumps remain.
- Spread the fries onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and carefully flip each fry with a spatula.
- Return to the oven for another 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the fries feel firm.
- Let them rest on the pan for 2-3 minutes to crisp up further. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and extra salt before serving.