Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes (Print version)

Golden crispy sweet potatoes tossed with spices and baked in the oven for a tasty treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus extra for seasoning

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato sticks with cornstarch to coat evenly. Shake off any excess.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the coated sweet potatoes. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to combine.
04 - Place fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring pieces do not touch.
05 - Bake fries for 15 minutes.
06 - Flip each fry and rotate baking sheets to promote even cooking.
07 - Bake an additional 12 to 15 minutes until fries are golden and crisp around the edges.
08 - Remove fries from oven, immediately sprinkle with sea salt, and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes to enhance crispness.
09 - Serve hot accompanied by a preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's our little secret for fries that are crispy without frying—perfect for guilt-free snacking
  • The simple seasoning combo makes it feel special without being complicated
02 -
  • Soaking the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before drying and coating is the secret to taking crunch to the next level
  • Choosing cornstarch or arrowroot powder made a huge difference compared to just flour in my experiments
03 -
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean up a breeze
  • Flipping halfway is crucial for that all around crispness—don't neglect this step

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