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The Crispiest Sweet Potato Fries – Plain or Spicy

Make the crispiest sweet potato fries in 30 minutes. Just slice, toss, and roast.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes approximately 2 large or 3 medium potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon potato or cornstarch SEE NOTE
  • SOUTHERN-STYLE SPICY
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • salt and pepper to taste don’t add until you take the fries out of the oven
  • CUBAN STYLE
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion
  • salt and pepper to taste don’t add until you take the fries out of the oven

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Scrub the potatoes clean and peel (optionaand cut the potatoes into sticks or wedges, just make sure that they’re the same size so they cook evenly.
  3. In a large bowl or Ziplock bag, whisk or shake the 2 tablespoon potato starch, and spice mix of choice (optionatogether until well blended.
  4. Add the potatoes to the bowl/bag and toss them until they’re fully coated with the starch/spice mix.
  5. Drizzle the 2 tablespoon olive oil over them and then toss until evenly coated.
  6. Spread the fries evenly on the parchment lined baking sheet, making sure that they’re not touching or overlapping, which will result in soft fries
  7. Bake for 15 minutes and then flip all of them and bake for 15 more minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy.
  8. Salt and pepper them to taste and let them sit for 5 minutes. They’ll get crispier as they cool.
  9. Enjoy!

Notes

  • NUTRITION DISCLAIMER 
  • We found that potato starch is the best starch to use for making fries. You can use cornstarch or tapioca starch.
  • Best if eaten the same day.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 250F (176C) oven. 
  • Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.05cup Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 16581IU (332%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.05cup
Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 16581IU 332%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.