Description
Crispy golden sweet potato fries bring Southern comfort straight to your plate, elevating simple ingredients into a mouthwatering side dish. Perfectly seasoned and baked to crunchy perfection, these fries will make you crave more with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick matchsticks
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh parsley
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a scorching hot oven at 400 degrees fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal crispy results.
- Submerge sweet potato strips in frigid water for a minimum of half an hour to eliminate excess starch. Thoroughly drain and meticulously blot dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Gently dust sweet potato strips with cornstarch, creating a whisper-thin coating. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and distribute evenly, then generously sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, and kosher salt across the surface.
- Strategically arrange potato strips on prepared baking sheets, ensuring maximum spacing between each piece to guarantee even roasting. Utilize multiple sheets if necessary to prevent overcrowding.
- Position baking sheets in preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. Carefully flip each fry to promote uniform browning, then continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and allow fries to rest momentarily. Optionally garnish with extra sea salt or freshly chopped herbs. Serve immediately alongside preferred dipping sauce for maximum flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Soak sweet potatoes in cold water to eliminate excess starch, ensuring crispier fries with a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Pat fries completely dry before coating with cornstarch to achieve maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy results.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier, allowing fries to crisp up without burning.
- Spread fries in a single layer with space between each piece to promote even cooking and prevent steaming, which can make fries soft instead of crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg