Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Thin-cut sweet potato wedges tossed with oil and seasoning, then baked at high heat until golden and crispy on the outside. A healthier snack that tastes like comfort food.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 2 whole sweet potatoes, medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Set the oven to 425°F and wait until the indicator light or beep tells you it has finished heating, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper so the fries won't stick to the metal.
- 3
Rinse each sweet potato under cold water and scrub the skin with your fingers to remove any dirt.
- 4
Place one sweet potato on a cutting board and slice it lengthwise (from one pointed end to the other) into thin wedges about the thickness of a pencil, like cutting a pizza into slices.
- 5
Repeat with the second sweet potato until you have about 16 wedges total.
- 6
Pour the olive oil into a medium bowl, add the salt and black pepper, and stir with a spoon until mixed.
- 7
Add all the sweet potato wedges to the bowl and toss them with your hands or two spoons until every piece is lightly coated with oil and seasoning.
- 8
Spread the coated wedges in a single layer across the parchment-lined sheet pan, leaving a little space between each piece so they bake evenly.
- 9
Slide the sheet pan into the preheated 425°F oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
- 10
Remove the pan from the oven when the fries are golden brown on the edges and tender when pierced with a fork.
- 11
Let the fries cool for 2 minutes on the pan so they firm up, then transfer to a plate and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- medium bowl
- spoon or fork
- oven mitts
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