Roasted Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Experience golden-brown sweet potato sticks, wonderfully crisp outside and tender within. A delightful, wholesome side or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, about 1.1 pounds, peeled

→ Oils & Fats

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus additional to taste
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Carefully cut the peeled sweet potatoes into evenly sized sticks, approximately 1/2 inch thick. Consistency in size promotes even cooking.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper (if using) until each piece is thoroughly coated.
04 - Spread the seasoned sweet potato fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they do not touch or overlap to achieve maximum crispiness.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, using a spatula, carefully flip each fry to the other side. Continue roasting for an additional 15 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy at the edges.
06 - Remove from the oven, sprinkle with extra sea salt if desired, and serve immediately as a snack or side dish.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They’re surprisingly simple to make, yet they taste like a gourmet side dish you’d find at a fancy bistro.
  • Honestly, these fries are so ridiculously addictive; they’ve won over every skeptical friend who claimed they only liked regular potato fries.
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that cutting them unevenly leads to some burnt bits and some soggy pieces, so precise slicing truly makes all the difference.
  • Discovering the simple trick of soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then drying them thoroughly, utterly transformed their crispiness for me.
03 -
  • Invest in an oven thermometer to ensure your oven temperature is accurate; sometimes they run hot or cold, which can greatly impact crispiness.
  • For really exceptional results, use two baking sheets if needed to ensure absolutely no overcrowding; it’s a game-changer.

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