Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries (Easy & Healthy Recipe)
Make perfectly crispy oven baked sweet potato fries with this easy, healthy recipe. No frying needed — just golden, crunchy fries every time!
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into ¼-inch fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil for higher heat tolerance)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked paprika adds depth)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- (Optional) 1 tablespoon cornstarch for extra crunch
Flavor Variations:
- For heat: add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- For herby flavor: toss with rosemary or thyme.
- For a sweet-savory twist: sprinkle with a touch of brown sugar before baking.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place your baking sheet inside while it heats. That hot pan jump-starts crisping the moment your fries hit the surface.
- Cut and Soak Slice your sweet potatoes into even sticks — about ¼ inch thick. Soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This draws out excess starch, which is your biggest enemy when chasing crunch.
- Dry and Season Drain and pat the fries completely dry with paper towels. Toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. If you’re using cornstarch, sprinkle it in now and toss until coated evenly.
- Bake Like You Mean It Remove the hot baking sheet, line it with parchment paper, and spread the fries out in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd — that’s how fries go from crispy to steamed.Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through. When they’re golden brown with slightly darkened tips, they’re ready.
- Cool (Just a Little) Let the fries rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. That short cooling time helps the outer coating set into its final crunch.