Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Adapted from CookienandKate.com
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes about 3 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with lightly-oiled parchment paper.
- Wash sweet potatoes and cut them into fry-shaped pieces about 1/4″ wide and 1/4″ thick. Try to cut them into similarly sized pieces so that fries will bake evenly.
- Place fries in large bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch and salt. Toss until the fries are lightly coated in powder. Then drizzle the olive oil over the fries and toss until the fries are evenly coated in oil. If any powdery spots remain, use your fingers to rub visible cornstarch into the fries .
- Arrange your fries in a single layer in each pan and don’t overcrowd, otherwise they will never crisp up. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries so they can cook on all sides. Rotate pans and swap places on oven racks.
- Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fries are crispy. You’ll know they’re almost done when the surface of the fries change from shiny orange to a more matte, puffed-up texture. Keep a close eye on them.
- Toss the baked fries with seasonings, to taste. Serve warm . If a dipping sauce is desired, see below.
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Notes
NUTRITION:
Per serving (1/4 of sweet potato recipe). Calories 262; Total Fat 6.9g; Sat Fat 1.0g; Sodium 417mg; Total Carbs 47g; Fiber 7g; Total Sugar 10g; Added Sugar 0g; Protein 4g; Potassium 764mg; Calcium 5%DV; Vit A 1074%DV; Vit B5 36%DV; Vit B6 28%DV.
SRIRACHA DIPPING SAUCE:
Naked sweet potato fries taste great. But if you prefer a simple dipping sauce, combine the following 3 ingredients in a small bowl and top with a scant dusting of cayenne pepper for color. 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 and 1/2 tsp. Sriracha sauce or other flavorful hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Amount per Serving
Calories
264.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.1
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
415.7
mg
18
%
Potassium
764.3
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
47.5
g
16
%
Fiber
6.8
g
24
%
Sugar
9.5
g
Protein
3.6
g
7
%
Vitamin A
32175.6
µg
3575
%
Vitamin C
5.4
mg
6
%
Vitamin K
8.3
µg
7
%
Calcium
68
mg
5
%
Iron
1.4
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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