No matter how many batches of sweet potato fries I make, our family always wants more. That's how good our baked sweet potato fries are! The ultimate side dish or healthy snack, our homemade sweet potato fries are crispy, perfectly seasoned, and good for you! Watch out; these won't last long!
This baked sweet potato fries recipe is insanely delicious, sweet, savory, and healthier than any French fries you might get at a fast-food joint or in the frozen section of the grocery store.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes. As many as you need to serve your family. You can also use yams or a different variety if that's what you find at the market.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Good quality oil is essential for this recipe.
- Spices. Sumac and Oregano. For seasoning with salt to taste. You may have to look online or at a specialty market to find sumac depending on your location.
How to Make the Best Sweet Potato Fries
Preheat your oven to get it ready and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel your sweet potatoes. Cut each sweet potato into French fry sticks. Toss the fries with seasoning and oil and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes until they caramelize beautifully. Broil for a couple of minutes to crisp them up if desired. Serve hot!
How to Cut Sweet Potato Fries
Cutting sweet potatoes is really quite simple when you know the process. First, simply slice the sweet potatoes into rounds. Then cut each round into French fries shape sticks. Don't worry about variations in shape. Make sure to use a good sharp knife to stay safe!
How to Season Sweet Potato Fries
Toss your sweet potato fries in oil, salt, sumac, and oregano or your seasoning of choice.
What To Serve With Sweet Potato Fries
Serve our baked sweet potato fries with Black Bean Chili, our Avocado Chickpea Salad, or any of our veggie burgers.
Variations
- Season simply with salt and olive oil spray, or add any other spice or herb you may like.
- We love the combination of sumac and oregano, but you can sprinkle them with any spice: za'atar, smoked paprika, garam masala, shawarma seasoning, thyme, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper for heat, or chili powder. The possibilities are endless!
- Serve your sweet potato wedges with any variety of sauces depending on your preference: tzatziki, ranch, sour cream, ketchup, honey mustard, or a thousand island dipping sauce.
- Make loaded sweet potato fries -- add candied bacon or crumbled bacon.
Tricks and Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Fries Ever
- Cut the sweet potato fries about ¼ " thick.
- Always line your baking sheet with parchment paper so the fries don't stick to the pan.
- Bake the sweet potatoes in a single layer without crowding the pan. You want the sweet potato fries to caramelize, not steam.
- Bake them at 400ºF until caramelized. You can also broil them for 2-4 minutes to get some additional crispy edges, but make sure to check them every minute because they can go from crisp to burnt in no time under the broiler.
FAQ
Why don't my Sweet Potato Fries Go Crispy?
These fries are naturally soft, but you can crisp them up using the broiler as long as you are careful not to let them burn. Keep a close eye on them!
Can Sweet Potato Fries Make You Fat?
Anything eaten in too great a quantity can add pounds to your body, but that should never be your focus. Develop a healthy mindset about food instead of worrying about specific foods becoming a huge problem.
Are Sweet Potato Fries Gluten Free?
Yes, this root vegetable and the seasonings suggested in this post are all gluten-free. If you are concerned about a store-bought package of seasoned sweet potato fries, you should always read your labels or make your own from scratch to completely control the ingredients.
Do Sweet Potatoes Need to Be Soaked in Water?
For this recipe, there is no need to soak the sweet potatoes first.
Are Sweet Potatoes Healthy?
Sweet potatoes are a superfood. They're a great source of vitamins and minerals, and they have a low glycemic index. They are high in fiber, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin A (beta carotene), iron, potassium, calcium, selenium, manganese, and magnesium. And as a bonus, they taste great!
What is sumac?
It is a tangy lemony, tasting spice red spice made from grinding the berries of the non-poisonous sumac plant. Sumac is becoming very popular with chefs and home cooks in the US. It can be used to flavor many dishes including soups like our Cauliflower soup with sumac oil, to dust cauliflower steaks, and to add even more flavor to our fattoush salad.
Other Awesome Sweet Potato Recipes
- Creamy vegan sweet potato soup
- Peanut soup with spinach and sweet potatoes
- Sweet potato brownies with halva glaze
- Three-bean sweet potato chili
- Stuffed sweet potatoes
- Sweet potato biscuits
- Sweet Potato Tacos
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Insanely Good Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
Description
No matter how many batches of sweet potatoes fries me make, our family always wants more. That's how good our baked sweet potato fries are!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Place the cut sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, sumac and oregano in a large bowl and toss well to coat
- Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not crowd the pan (you might need to use a second baking sheet)
- Bake for 45 minutes or until soft and caramelized. For crispier edges, broil the sweet potatoes for 2-4 minutes, making sure to check them every minute because they can go from crisp to burnt in no time under the broiler. Serve warm
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 117
- Sugar: 2.8
- Sodium: 424
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Cindy says
Great alternative to French fries
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Vicky & Ruth says
Absolutely! Enjoy!
Raquel says
These are addictive!!! In the best way possible- I didn’t think sweet potato fries could get any better but the combination of sumac and oregano take these fries to the next level!!
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Vicky & Ruth says
We so agree with you, we can never make enough sweet potato fries. Enjoy!
P.M. says
These are also great with a dusting of chipotle chili powder, too. Thank you for all the hard work and imagination you bring to your recipes!
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Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you so much it means a lot to us that you enjoy the creativity we bring into our recipes! Chipotle Chili powder sounds like a wondelful addition to bakes sweet potatoes.
Beth says
Are the sweet potatoes you refer to the same as yams? I now see in my local grocery store they now call yams, sweet potatoes. The yams have a darker skin sometimes more of a deep red color. The meat of the yam is oranger than a sweet potatoes. I am in my 60’s and sweet potatoes and yams were always labeled different and looked different too. The sweet potatoes I grew up with were more the color of a regular potato on the outside and a very light color of of meat on the inside. Can you please do an article on the picking or the difference between the two. Maybe showing the skins and the insides of both? Knowledge is powerful and this will open the doors to lots of new recipes! Thanks
Vicky & Ruth says
That's a great idea. Thank you for the suggestion
Jonathan says
These sweet potatoes fries are yummy! I love the idea of using sumac and oregano. Great taste and perfect instead of regular French fries.
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Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you! We love these sweet potato fries as well. Enjoy!
Patty P. says
These are absolutely addicting! I've made them three consecutive days in a row. Since I've now depleted my yams I had to run out for more to make again later this week. You two are the best!! Thank you so much.
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Vicky and Ruth says
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy to hear how mush you liked this recipe.