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    Home » Recipes » Sides

    Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 Modified: Jan 18, 2021 by Candice

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    Sweet potato fries on a tray.
    Sweet potato fries on a tray.
    Sweet potato fries on a tray.
    Sweet potato fries on a tray.
    Sweet potato fries on a tray.

    Is there anything better than some crispy sweet potato fries and a wicked dipping sauce? I don’t think so! My version of baked fries is simple, healthy, and delicious. I like them a little bit thicker so that there’s plenty of room for some dipping sauce.

    Sweet potato fries on a tray.
    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why this Recipe Works
    2 Ingredients & Seasonings
    3 How to Make this Recipe
    4 Baked Fries FAQs
    5 More Potatoes and Fries!
    6 Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    Why this Recipe Works

    This recipe is a no-brainer; it’s super easy to make! All you need on hand are some sweet potatoes, oil, and some seasoning in the form of salt and pepper. Think of this recipe as the foundation to build your own perfect sweet potato recipe - you can cut the pieces as you like and experiment with the seasoning.

    There are two steps to getting the perfectly cooked, crispy sweet potatoes: Boil them until fork-tender, then bake them at a high temperature. This recipe will yield the perfect fries every time.

    To get the best crispy bake on the fries, make sure to spread them evenly out on the pan and toss them occasionally so that they brown on all sides.

    Ingredients & Seasonings

    yams - technically, those orange "sweet potatoes" you call sweet potato fries are actually yams. This recipes uses them, but you can use any potatoes to make this recipe.

    oil - use any flavorless oil like canola, sunflower seed, avocado seed, or similar.

    seasoning - I usually make these with just salt and pepper. Here are some other seasoning ideas you might want to play with:

    • Seasoned salt
    • Herbes de Provence
    • Garlic salt, onion salt, and paprika
    • Zaatar

    How to Make this Recipe

    Cut the potatoes into ½-inch thick discs lengthwise, then slice them into fries ½-inch thick.

    Preheat the oven to 425F. In the meantime, parboil the potatoes until fork-tender. Then drain the water.

    Sweet potato fries in a pot of water.

    Cover the potatoes all over in oil and seasoning. You can do this in the pot, in a bowl, or directly on a baking sheet. It's easiest in a bowl, and least messy on the baking sheet.

    Pouring oil over steaming potato fries.

    Spread them out evenly on a baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes until they get brown and crispy, tossing them around after 20 minutes.

    Baked Fries FAQs

    Can you cook fries in the oven?

    Yes, you par-boil them first, then bake them at a high temperature after coating them in oil and seasonings.

    Are baked fries unhealthy?

    Baked fries hold less oil and are generally healthier than regular fries. They are more similar to roasted vegetables than fried french fries.

    Sweet potato fries on a tray.

    More Potatoes and Fries!

    I love adding a plant-based side dish to most of my dishes, and these fries are often something we add to our meals. Here are some more potato and fry favorites:

    • Fried Salmon Fish & Chips
    • Mashed Potato Latkes
    • Crispy Roasted Potatoes
    • Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs

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    Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    Is there anything better than some crispy sweet potato fries and a wicked dipping sauce? I don’t think so! My version of baked sweet potato fries is simple, healthy, and delicious. I like them a little bit thicker so that there’s plenty of room for some dipping sauce.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 195kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into french-fry shaped slices
    • flavorless oil like avocado, sunflower seed, or canola
    • salt and pepper or other seasoning*

    Instructions

    • Cut the potatoes into ½-inch thick discs lengthwise, then slice them into fries ½-inch thick.
    • Preheat the oven to 425F.
    • Cover the potatoes all over in oil and seasoning. Spread them out evenly on a baking sheet.
    • Bake 35-40 minutes until they get brown and crispy, tossing them around after 20 minutes.

    Notes

    * seasoned salt; herbes de Provence; garlic salt, onion salt, and paprika
    To get the best crispy bake on the fries, make sure to spread them evenly out on the pan and toss them half-way through so that they brown all over.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32176IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you try this recipe?Mention @ProportionalPlate or tag #ProportionalPlate on Instagram! I'd love to see what you're making!

    This post was originally published in June of 2017 but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, FAQs, and tips in January of 2021.

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    1. Diane

      April 29, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious. I sat down with these sweet potato fries, chicken and a vegetable on my plate. I ate my entire serving of fries first before touching the chicken and veggie. 😄 Yum!

      Reply
      • Candice

        April 30, 2022 at 2:11 pm

        What a joy to hear, Diane! I usually eat all the fries as I'm cooking the rest of dinner, too. Enjoy!

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    2. Samantha Hage

      December 17, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      What is the green "sauce"?

      Reply
      • Candice

        December 18, 2021 at 4:36 pm

        It's an aji verde sauce. You can find the recipe here.

        Reply

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