Baked Sweet Potato Fries

These Baked Sweet Potato Fries are perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside and seasoned to perfection! These fries are so good that even the pickiest eater will love them!

I’ve been sharing sharing some favorite side dishes. Recipes like this one for Southern Fried Okra or these Fried Green Tomatoes and Sautéed Zucchini and Corn. These crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries are another of favorite side dish. I often make these to pair with sandwiches  like these French Dips or these Caesar Chicken Salad Wraps. These are also great for pairing with steak and burgers on the grill. 

How to make Baked Sweet Potato Fries:

Ingredients: 

• sweet potatoes
• olive oil 
• paprika
• salt and black pepper

Special Equipment: 

• parchment paper 
• rimmed baking sheet
• vegetable peeler

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. 
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off rounded ends of the ends of the potatoes then slice in 1/4 inch wide strips.
3. In a large bowl or gallon sized zip to page combine the sliced sweet potatoes olive oil, sweet paprika, salt and pepper. Toss until everything is coated in the mixture. 
4. Spread the sliced potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Flip the fries and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until fries are browned and crispy on the outside. (See notes below.)
5. Season with more salt immediately after removing sweet potato fries from the oven. 

Substitutions  and Variations: 

• You do not have to peel the sweet potatoes. If you prefer you can slice the the potatoes with the skin intact.
• Smoked paprika can be used in place of regular paprika. 
• Want to add just a little more seasoning? Add a 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the seasoning mix. 
• Try seasoning these Sweet Potato Fries in brown sugar and cinnamon! It’s easy to do! Peel and slice as directed. Then season with salt and bake as directed. While the fries are baking in a large bowl mix together 2 tablespoons brown sugar and a 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. When the sweet potato fries are done baking immediately transfer them into the bowl with brown sugar mixture and toss to coat. 

My notes and tips for this recipe:

• You may need to use two sheet pans for the fries so there is no overlapping. 
• I  recommend cutting the rounded tops before slicing. If the ends of the fries are too thin they will usually brown and possibly burn quickly. Keeping the sweet potato slices a fairly consistent thickness will help ensure even cooking
• The baking time will  really depend on how thick or thin you cut the fries. I find that long strips cut into about ¼ inches to ½ inches wide give the best results.
• You can use as little as 1 tablespoons of oil or use a little more. I find the fries slightly crispier and flavorful when using oil but you can use even less.

How to store: 

Sweet Potato Fries don’t really reheat well so it’s best of eat them fresh from the oven. Some storage suggestions are:

Refrigerator: Keep fries in a sealed container or zip top bag for up to three days. To reheat place in the oven, toaster oven or air fryer for a few minutes until heated through. 

Freezer: To freeze sweet potatoes fries peel and slice the potatoes. Then place in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge and season and bake as directed. 

I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it! 

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne 

What can I serve with Sweet Potato Fries?

French Dip Sandwiches 

Salmon Patties

Instant Pot Steak Sandwiches 

Crispy Chicken Sandwich 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

These Baked Sweet Potato Fries are perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside and seasoned to perfection! These fries are so good that even the pickiest eater will love them!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 4 servings

Calories 258 kcal

Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

• 4 medium sized sweet potatoes sliced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off rounded ends of the ends of the potatoes then slice in 1/4 inch wide strips.
3. In a large bowl or gallon sized zip to page combine the sliced sweet potatoes olive oil, sweet paprika, salt and pepper. Toss until everything is coated in the mixture.
4. Spread the sliced potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Flip the fries and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until fries are browned and crispy on the outside. (See notes below.)

Recipe Notes

1. You do not have to peel the sweet potatoes. If you prefer you can slice the the potatoes with the skin intact.
2. You may need to use two sheet pans for the fries so there is not overlapping.
3. Cut off the rounded ends of the potato before slicing. If the ends of the fries are too thin they will usually brown and possibly burn quickly. Keeping the sweet potato slices a fairly consistent thickness will help ensure even cooking
4. Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 258 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Sodium 125mg5%

Potassium 773mg22%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 32309IU646%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 69mg7%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.