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Sweet potato fry being dipped into ketchup beside a tray of fries

Ultimate Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries coated with cornstarch, paprika, and garlic for a simple, flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 219
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sweet potatoes about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g total (assumption)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch 8 g
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 30 mL
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper about 1 g
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika about 3.5 g
  • Kosher salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon / about 2 g) (assumption)

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (assumption)
  2. Peel or scrub the sweet potatoes and cut into even sticks (about 1/4–1/2 inch thick / 6–12 mm).
  3. Pat fries very dry with paper towels.
  4. Toss fries with cornstarch, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  5. Drizzle grapeseed oil over fries and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Spread fries in a single layer on the baking sheet with space between pieces.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and tender. (assumption)
  8. Taste and season with more kosher salt if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 37.2gProtein: 3gFat: 7.3gSaturated Fat: 0.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 307mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 7.4gVitamin A: 24475IUVitamin C: 4.4mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1.2mg

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Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan; use two pans if needed.
  • Oil swaps: avocado oil, canola oil, or light olive oil.
  • Cornstarch swaps: arrowroot or potato starch.
  • Sodium below assumes 1/2 tsp kosher salt; adjust if you use more or less. (assumption)

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