Best 13 Homemade Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

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**Homemade Sweet Potato Fries: A Healthier and Flavorful Twist on a Classic Snack**

Craving a crispy, savory snack that won't leave you feeling guilty? Look no further than these homemade sweet potato fries! Made with just a few simple ingredients and a touch of your favorite seasonings, these fries are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional potato fries. Whether you're a seasoned fry enthusiast or a health-conscious foodie, this recipe has something for everyone. With three irresistible variations – Classic, Cajun, and Parmesan Herb – these sweet potato fries promise a flavor adventure that will keep you coming back for more. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that combines taste and well-being!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE SWEET POTATO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, cornstarch, grapeseed oil, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt

Provided by Jody Tixier

Categories     Snacks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes on a cutting board.
  • Trim the ends of the potatoes and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) thick matchsticks.
  • Add the cut potatoes to a large bowl of water and soak for 1 hour.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander, and rinse with cold water.
  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
  • Thoroughly dry the sweet potato matchsticks with paper towels.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch, tossing until fully coated.
  • Drizzle the grapeseed oil over the potatoes, add the paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the sweet potato fries over.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven and crack the door open, then let the sweet potatoes rest in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Season the fries with salt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons each brown sugar and salt, 1/4 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet in a 425 oven until crisp, 30 minutes, turning once.

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups peanut oil, for frying
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup club soda, cold
2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 by 1/4-inch fries

Steps:

  • Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep fryer. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Mix the salt, garlic powder, paprika and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk the cornstarch and club soda in a mixing bowl. In batches, dip the potatoes in the batter, allow any excess to drip off and hold on a wire rack. Repeat with rest of the potatoes.
  • Fry half the potatoes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with the seasoning and hold in the oven on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the last batch of potatoes.

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

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

ROSEMARY SWEET POTATO FRIES



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A local restaurant got me hooked on sweet potato fries. I started making them at home with different seasonings to match the taste. I'm thrilled with the results! -Jackie Gregston, Hallsville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch julienned strips (about 2-1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Add sweet potatoes; shake to coat., Arrange in a single layer on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon store-bought or homemade garam masala, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground pepper
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch slices, then again into 1/2-inch sticks
Olive oil
3 large cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at Indian stores, it's about 3 tablespoons of cinnamon bark bits)
3 tablespoons whole cloves
1/4 cup green cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 2 tablespoons of seeds)
4 large black cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 1 tablespoon of seeds), optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, toss together 1 rounded teaspoon of salt, garam masala, cumin and some freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl, drizzle with enough olive oil to coat, and sprinkle with the spice rub. Toss well to coat evenly.
  • Pour the sweet potatoes out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or a baking rack, making sure all the pieces are evenly spaced. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the potatoes from the baking sheet and serve immediately.
  • Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using, in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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I love this recipe. I made it up from a version I had at a restaraunt. Great for kids too! I choose to dip into ranch dressing. I know it may sound strange, but try it, YUM!

Provided by Kristina0314

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

olive oil, to coat
6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into steak fries
2 teaspoons salt
garlic powder
cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Put cut fries into large ziploc bag with olive oil, put in salt, garlic and cinnamon and shake to coat.
  • Place fries onto baking sheet leaving space between fries.
  • Put in oven for 10 minutes and then flip them over.
  • Place back in for 10 more minutes.
  • They should be soft on the inside and browned on the outside.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • You may also use regular potatoes or 1/4 packet taco seasoning to alter taste to your liking.

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

Tips:

  • Choose firm and evenly-shaped sweet potatoes for best results.
  • Soak the sweet potato fries in cold water for 30 minutes before frying. This will help them crisp up.
  • Toss the sweet potato fries in a mixture of oil, salt, and pepper before baking or frying. This will help them brown and caramelize.
  • Bake the sweet potato fries at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • If you are frying the sweet potato fries, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) before adding them. Fry the sweet potato fries in small batches for 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the sweet potato fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Homemade sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect sweet potato fries every time.

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