If you love sweet potatoes, then you are going to love sweet potato fries. Homemade sweet potato fries are easy to make and give you a variety of nutrients and vitamins you cannot get from regular spuds. You can cut sweet potato fries into small strips for crispy sweet potato fries or make sweet potato wedges if you like having that soft center.
The trick to the best-baked fries is to serve them immediately. You do not want them to get cold or they will be soft. It is also a good idea to use parchment paper on your baking sheets. If you eat sweet potatoes often, you know that the flesh is very soft so getting crispy sweet potato fries is typically easier if you leave the skin on.
Recipe ideas
If you are looking for a main dish for dinner tonight that includes oven-baked sweet potato fries, serve them with a baked turkey breast, meatloaf, or even cheeseburgers. Set out a large bowl of salad and you have a hearty meal for everyone. Add a small bowl of mayo mixed with a dash of lemon juice for dipping sauce or whatever else you like. If you are looking for other recipes, we have more recipes on our food blog.
The best nutrition. calories, and fat
You cannot beat the nutrients in sweet potatoes when it comes to french fries. They have much more vitamins A, C, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, and fiber. The carbs are about the same, but they are lower on the glycemic index. If you spritz them with olive oil, making sure they are evenly coated before baking, you will also get more polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
Cheesy Oven-baked sweet potato Fries
Yes, cheese potatoes are delicious when made with regular spuds, but did you know that you can make one of the best side dishes by sprinkling mozzarella on top of sweet potato fries baked in the oven. They are tender inside and crispy outside with minimal prep time. Bake them tonight and you will see a whole batch disappear.
You Can Add These Along with Potato Fries
- One great idea is to add smoked paprika and additional salt on top for a smokey flavor.
- You can also sprinkle some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes on your fries for an extra kick.
- Curry powder or chili powder is another way to get a bit of spiciness.
- Try using garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper on your baked sweet potato fries for dinner tonight.
- Barbecue, ranch, and buffalo are great dipping sauces.
- Or you can serve with a small bowl of ketchup just like traditional french fries.
Tips and Tricks
- If you really want crispy fries, cook them in an air fryer for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F instead of in the oven.
- Use a potato chopper or a sharp chef’s knife (or any sharp knife) for the best results.
- Another way to get crispy sweet potato fries is to heat your baking tray before using it.
- Make sure your fries are in a single layer, so they all get the same amount of heat.
- Drain your cut sweet potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel before baking.
- Cut potatoes with the sweet potato skins still on them for the most vitamin C and other nutrients.
- Also, try to cut all the fries the same size so they cook evenly.
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FAQs
The best way to get the finest sweet potatoes is to go to a reputable store. Whole Foods is known for having the best produce section so if you have one of those in your area, try them. Just make sure your sweet potatoes are firm and do not have any bruises or cuts on the skin. Do not buy any that are showing signs of sprouting.
Some people say that soaking your sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes will make your sweet potato fries crisp. According to some food experts, soaking is not required but it does remove the starch somewhat so they can crisp up nicely when cooked. If you preheat the oven, this will also help in creating the crispier fries.
Yes, anything cooked in the oven instead of being fried in oil is healthier. When you fry in oil, the potatoes soak up the oil and end up with more saturated fat. So, just spray a baking sheet with olive oil and cook them at 400 degrees F and you will have crispy fries in minutes. Sure, they may be crispier that way, but is it worth the fat?
