Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
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Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by peeling and slicing a medium sweet potato into 1/4-inch thick fries, emphasizing uniformity for even cooking. Optionally, the fries may be dusted with cornstarch to improve crispness, especially when baking or air frying. The fries are coated with olive oil and kosher salt before arranging in a single layer on a baking sheet or air fryer basket. Air fryer cooking at 400°F crisps the fries in about 8 minutes. The recipe suggests several seasoning options added after cooking: Stone House seasoning, a spicy chili powder and black pepper mix, grated parmesan with seasoning, or cinnamon sugar for sweetness. For storage, cooled fries can be refrigerated up to five days or frozen for two months, reheated in an oven or air fryer at 400°F until crisp. These options allow for versatile flavor profiles and practical make-ahead considerations.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep and slice the Sweet Potatoes. Peel the potato, cut off the ends, and then slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Then, turn the slices onto their flat sides so that on the cutting board for easier slicing. Slice into uniform-sized fries for even cooking. Uniform slices are essential as they will cook more evenly, and thick potato slices won't get as crispy.
- Toss in cornstarch, if using. The cornstarch is optional but does help to crisp the fries even more. Make sure the potato slices are patted dry. Then, put them in a plastic bag with the cornstarch. Shake until all the slices are coated.
- Drizzle and toss the potato slices with oil. Then, place the uncooked fries on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and add the salt. Toss to make sure that all of the fries are coated in oil.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º F. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Once the air fryer is heated, cook for 8 to 12 minutes, tossing as needed to make sure that all of the fries cook uniformly. Extend the cooking time until all are cooked evenly. (Note - My air fryer takes 10 minutes, but the time will depend on the size of the sweet potato fries and your particular air fryer.)
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Preheat the oven to 425º F. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once the oven is heated, cook them for 20 minutes. Turn the fries using a metal spatula and cook for 10 – 15 more minutes. Watch the fries closely at this stage as they can burn easily.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and optimal crispness.
- Use cornstarch coating to enhance crispness, especially for baking.
- Season cooked fries with various options like Stone House seasoning, chili powder, parmesan, or cinnamon sugar to add flavor variety.
- Store fully cooled fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat fries in a preheated oven or air fryer at 400ºF to restore crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 16031IU | 321% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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