Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes (, white or orange); 2 teaspoons cornstarch (. optional (see note)); 2 teaspoons your favorite oil for roasting (, or veggie broth if you are avoiding oil); ½ - 1 teaspoon sea salt (, adjust to your preference); 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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These crispy sweet potato fries are flavored then baked to perfection! They go with just about everything, taste amazing and are so healthy.

Pail with parchment in a cone filled with sweet potato fries next to a bowl of ketchup

We love fries, I could in fact make them my meal. It’s always fun to switch up the main ingredient so this sweet potato fries version is perfect. But don’t miss my other veggie varieties like asparagus fries and eggplant fries!

There’s just one single problem with fries, they can leave you feeling bloaty and blah from all the grease! Thankfully over the years I’ve perfected that ‘fried’ crisp without actually frying them, which means I get to eat more!

Ingredients

In order to make these crispy sweet potato fries you’ll need just a few items:

Sweet Potatoes
Cornstarch
Oil
Seasonings

Two sweet potatoes and spices in bowls on a wooden surface

How To Make Sweet Potato Fries

No need for splattering oil, these fries are made in the oven for an easy and nutritious dish! Here’s what to do:

Place cut potatoes in a bowl and toss with seasonings, cornstarch, and oil.
Spread fries on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
Enjoy!

Serving suggestions

Of course every fry needs a dip! Ketchup is a tasty standard, but if you want to mix things up try these other plant based dips:

Snack on the fries as an appetizer, or serve them as a side dish to these vegan recipes:

Preparation tips

These fries are pretty simple to make, but here’s some additional information that should help you make the best crispy oven baked fries!

For this recipe I used white sweet potatoes, but you can use orange instead.
Cut the potatoes into ¼ – ½ inch matchstick shaped strips as uniformly as you can. I use a mandolin to make it easy.
I like to keep the skins on the potatoes but you can peel them if you prefer.
Make these fries oil free by using broth instead. Keep in mind they won’t be as flavorful or crispy.
Cornstarch helps to make the fries crispy, but you don’t need it if you prefer not to use it.
The parchment paper also helps with crispness and reduces the need for extra oil. If you do not use parchment, you may need to brush your baking sheet with some oil.
The thickness of the fries will affect how long they take to cook so watch them closely to prevent burning.

Common Questions

Are sweet potato french fries healthy?

Sweet potatoes offer nutrients that are good for you, making them a good food to include in your menu rotation. However, most fries are deep fried, which isn’t healthy. Luckily, these fries are baked and use little to no oil for a much healthier alternative.

Why are my sweet potato fries not crispy?

There are a couple reasons your fries might not be crispy enough. Your oven may not be a hot enough temperature, and they might be undercooked. Make sure to follow the recipe and bake them until they’re a nice golden brown.

How do you make sweet potato fries from scratch?

Cut the sweet potatoes, season them, spread on a baking sheet and bake!

How do you fix soggy sweet potato fries?

To prevent soggy fries, coat them in cornstarch, toss in a little bit of oil, and bake on a parchment lined baking sheet until the fries are golden brown.

More Vegan Finger Food

A good finger food is great for a snack, appetizer, or fun side dish! Feel free to eat your fill of these healthy recipes as they’re all made with plant based whole foods: