{"id":117,"date":"2020-03-06T02:13:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T02:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/?p=117"},"modified":"2026-01-04T12:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T12:42:56","slug":"sweet-potato-fries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/sweet-potato-fries\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">Crispy baked sweet potato fries can feel elusive\u2014often turning out soft or limp instead of golden and crunchy. This recipe uses a few smart techniques, like soaking the fries and coating them lightly in cornstarch, to create oven-baked fries that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside without deep frying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Perfect as a snack, side dish, or healthier alternative to classic fries, these sweet potato fries are seasoned just enough to let their natural sweetness shine. Serve them fresh from the oven with your favorite dipping sauce, or alongside burgers, sandwiches, or grain bowls for an easy crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">2 medium-large sweet potatoes (about 2 lb), scrubbed clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 tablespoons cornstarch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd teaspoon chili powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bc teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u215b teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Salt, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat to <strong>425\u00b0F (220\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cut the sweet potatoes into <strong>\u00bc-inch-wide matchsticks<\/strong>. Peeling is optional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Place the cut fries in a large bowl and cover completely with cold water. Soak for <strong>at least 30 minutes<\/strong> (up to 24 hours in the refrigerator).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Drain the fries in a colander, rinse under cold water, and pat completely dry with a clean kitchen towel. Dry the soaking bowl and return the fries to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sprinkle the cornstarch, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper over the fries. Toss until evenly coated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Drizzle with olive oil and toss again, using your hands to ensure all fries are evenly coated and no dry cornstarch remains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Spread the fries in a single layer across the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each fry to prevent steaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bake for <strong>15 minutes<\/strong>, then remove from the oven. Flip the fries and rotate the pans (top to bottom and front to back).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Return to the oven and bake for an additional <strong>10\u201315 minutes<\/strong>, until crispy and browned at the edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips &amp; Variations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Short on time? Skip the soak\u2014but expect slightly softer fries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add cayenne for heat or smoked paprika for extra depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">For extra crispiness, serve straight from the oven and avoid stacking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Based on recipe found on <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/kristineskitchenblog.com\/sweet-potato-fries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KristinesKitchenBlog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These fries are both crispy and tasty. Make these and you will be in for a special treat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":492,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[27,24,26,23,4,25],"class_list":["post-117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-baked","tag-fries","tag-potato","tag-side","tag-snack","tag-sweet-potato"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Crispy-Baked-Sweet-Potato-Fries-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1868&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":305,"url":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/baked-oven-fries\/","url_meta":{"origin":117,"position":0},"title":"Baked Oven Fries","author":"amargolisHobbies","date":"November 30, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"These baked oven fries are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with classic potato flavor\u2014all without deep frying. 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