Best 8 Easy Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

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Crispy, golden-brown sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish that can be easily made at home. These sweet potato fries are made with just a few simple ingredients and are baked in the oven until they are perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are also naturally gluten-free and vegan, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions. This article provides three different recipes for sweet potato fries, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for classic sweet potato fries, made with olive oil, salt, and pepper. The second recipe is for spicy sweet potato fries, made with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. The third recipe is for Parmesan garlic sweet potato fries, made with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dried parsley. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack or side dish, give these sweet potato fries a try!

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BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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I can never get enough of this baked sweet potato fries recipe! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull them out of my garden and chop them up fresh! -Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Spread fries in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Bake until crisp, 35-40 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These sweet potato fries are a great side dish that my family loves.

Provided by Tara R.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sweet potatoes, or more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut each sweet potato in half crosswise. Quarter each half lengthwise. Cut each quarter evenly into 2 to 4 pieces. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.
  • Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Add salt. Drizzle olive oil on top. Stir up potatoes to coat with oil; spread out evenly on the baking sheet. Season with pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 636.9 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

AIR-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Simple and addicting air-fried sweet potato fries. I bet you can't eat just one.

Provided by Deb C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wide fries
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potato fries and canola oil in a bowl and mix. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until all fries are evenly coated.
  • Divide sweet potatoes into 2 or 3 batches for cooking. Place an even layer of sweet potatoes in the fry basket, insert in the air fryer, and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

LC'S SWEET POTATO FRIES



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A tangy way to enjoy sweet potatoes outside of Thanksgiving dinner. Sweet potato fries do not crisp as well as regular potato fries do, so if you do not like softer fries, this is not the recipe for you!

Provided by LCSinclair

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into long French fries
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato fries into a large bowl, drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, and toss to coat. Mix steak seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and paprika in a separate small bowl until thoroughly combined. Use your left hand to toss fries with olive oil as you sprinkle the seasoning mixture over them with your right hand.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and place sweet potato pieces into the hot oil. Cover skillet, pan-fry for 5 minutes; uncover and turn fries. Place cover back over fries and cook 5 more minutes; continue turning fries and covering until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 531.5 mg, Sugar 12 g

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These addictive seasoned "fries" from Mark Bittman are actually baked, but we promise you won't miss the grease. The spice mix - garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper - can be used on regular potatoes as well (you'll just need to increase the baking time a bit).

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long, and toss them with the oil.
  • Mix the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and toss them with the sweet potatoes. Spread them out on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
  • Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 15 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These chunky chips are spiced with cayenne pepper to make them extra moreish. Enjoy as a snack on their own or on the side

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Side dish, Snack

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 3

95g sweet potato, cut into fries
1 tsp rapeseed oil
¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6.
  • Put 95g sweet potato, cut into fries, on a baking tray and mix with 1 tsp rapeseed oil and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

DELICIOUS SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These delicious oven-roasted sweet potatoes are seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika. Coconut oil gives an added layer of flavor.

Provided by RACH7H

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Arrange sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle coconut oil over the sweet potatoes; season with cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until soft in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with paprika and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

OVEN BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Need a side dish? Bake a batch of sweet potato fries that will please your friends and family. Soybean oil, labeled vegetable oil, helps brown evenly. Season as you please!

Provided by United Soybean Board

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     United Soybean Board

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1x3-inch wedges
3 tablespoons soybean oil (often labeled "vegetable oil")
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Place sweet potatoes and soybean oil in large bowl, toss lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd.
  • Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. Cooking time is 18 to 24 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 345.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth potatoes that are free of blemishes and bruises. Avoid potatoes that have cracks or cuts, as these can cause the fries to break apart during cooking.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly. Aim for fries that are about 1/2-inch thick and 3-4 inches long.
  • Soak the sweet potato fries in water: This will help to remove excess starch, which can make the fries soggy. Soak the fries for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Dry the sweet potato fries thoroughly: This will help them to crisp up in the oven. Pat the fries dry with a paper towel before tossing them with oil and seasonings.
  • Use a high-heat cooking method: This will help to create crispy fries. Bake the fries at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, or fry them in hot oil at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the fries from cooking evenly. Make sure to leave enough space between the fries so that they can cook all the way around.
  • Season the fries to taste: You can use a variety of seasonings on your sweet potato fries, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the fries hot: Sweet potato fries are best enjoyed hot out of the oven or fryer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can make sweet potato fries that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack, give sweet potato fries a try!

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