Sweet Potato Fries (Baked or Fried)
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Sweet Potato Fries (Baked or Fried)
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Sweet Potato Fries can be prepared either baked or fried, using medium-sized orange or red sweet potatoes cut into sticks. The fried version uses a cornstarch batter for a crisp coating, while the baked variant utilizes olive oil and cornstarch for a lighter but still crispy texture. Both methods are seasoned with salt and pepper and optionally garnished with chopped parsley, delivering a tasty side with a firm exterior and tender interior.
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This Sweet Potato Fries recipe offers two preparation methods: fried and baked. Both start with washing, peeling, and cutting sweet potatoes into uniform sticks. For frying, the fries are boiled briefly to soften, then dipped in a seasoned cornstarch batter before deep frying to a golden crisp. The baking method involves coating the fries with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper before roasting on a greased sheet for a healthier crispness. The use of cornstarch in both methods helps achieve a crunchy outside while retaining moistness inside. Parsley garnish adds a fresh contrast to the warm fries. These fries can complement many meals or be enjoyed as a snack.
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Ingredients
Fried Sweet Potato Fries
- 4 sweet potato medium size, orange or red color
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 6 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt additional salt for seasoning the cooked fries
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper additional pepper for seasoning the cooked fries
- parsley optional, chopped, for garnish
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- 4 sweet potato medium size, orange or red color
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt additional salt for seasoning the cooked fries
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper additional pepper for seasoning the cooked fries
- cooking spray
- parsley optional, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Fried Sweet Potato Fries
- Wash and peel 4 medium sized sweet potatoes
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 3/8 inch wide sticks.
- Rinse the sweet potatoes in cold water twice. Discard the water between each rinse.
- Boil the fries in water for 4 minutes until slightly tender. Remove fries and place them in an ice bath.
- Prepare a batter for the fries by stirring together 2/3 cups of cornstarch with an equal amount of water in a bowl.
- Season the batter with 2 teaspoons of salt and 3/4 teaspoons of pepper.
- Dip the fries in the batter and let them rest for 2 minutes on paper towels.
- Heat a pot of vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.
- Deep fry the sweet potato fries in batches of 7-15 depending on the size of your pot. Make sure to break up clusters of fries and prevent fries from sticking to the pan as they cook.
- Cook the fries for 5-7 minutes or until golden.
- When the fries are done cooking, set them in a single layer on paper towels to drain.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve them hot and crispy. Top with parsley if desired.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Wash and peel 4 medium sized sweet potatoes.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 3/8 inch wide sticks.
- Stir together the salt, pepper and cornstarch.
- Dredge the fries in the salt, pepper and cornstarch until coated.
- Toss the fries with olive oil until coated.
- Place the fries in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with foil and coated with cooking spray.
- Bake the fries for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F or until golden.
- Turn over the fries with tongs or a spatula and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden.
- Season with any additional salt and pepper to taste and serve the fries hot and crispy. Top with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
1818mg
(76%)
Potassium
438mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
18445IU
(369%)
Vitamin C
3.1mg
(3%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 1818mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 18445IU | 369% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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