Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch sticks
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and position rack in the middle.
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into evenly sized sticks.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the fries and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Drizzle with oil, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic/onion powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add cayenne or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Use curry powder or cumin for a different flavor profile.
- Top with grated Parmesan after baking for cheesy fries.
- Substitute fries with sweet potato wedges for a chunkier option.
- Toss with lime juice and cilantro post-bake for zesty fries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
