Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato: The Ultimate Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick fries.
- Soak the fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes (optional but recommended for extra crispiness). Drain and pat dry.
- Toss fries in a bowl with olive oil until coated, then sprinkle cornstarch and mix again.
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, flip the fries gently, then return them to bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Broil for an additional minute if desired for extra crunch.
- Season with more salt if needed and enjoy immediately!
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg