Craving a crispy, golden-brown snack that's both delicious and nutritious? Look no further than easy sweet potato fries! These oven-baked treats are a healthier alternative to traditional potato fries, offering an array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With their naturally sweet flavor and versatility, sweet potato fries can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a standalone snack. In this article, we'll guide you through the simple steps to create perfect easy sweet potato fries in the comfort of your own kitchen. From choosing the right potatoes to the perfect seasonings, we'll provide tips and tricks to ensure your fries turn out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside every time.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES
I can never get enough of this baked sweet potato fries recipe! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull them out of my garden and chop them up fresh! -Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Spread fries in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Bake until crisp, 35-40 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SWEET POTATO FRIES
These addictive seasoned "fries" from Mark Bittman are actually baked, but we promise you won't miss the grease. The spice mix - garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper - can be used on regular potatoes as well (you'll just need to increase the baking time a bit).
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long, and toss them with the oil.
- Mix the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and toss them with the sweet potatoes. Spread them out on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
- Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 15 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
KIDS' SWEET POTATO FRIES
Make and share this Kids' Sweet Potato Fries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MommyMakes
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Dice the potato into 1 inch cubes and toss with the cinnamon and sugar.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray then spread potato cubes over it. Spray cubes again with cooking spray.
- Roast for 30 minutes in a 350ºF oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.9, Sodium 35.8, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1
SWEET POTATO FRIES
These chunky chips are spiced with cayenne pepper to make them extra moreish. Enjoy as a snack on their own or on the side
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Side dish, Snack
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6.
- Put 95g sweet potato, cut into fries, on a baking tray and mix with 1 tsp rapeseed oil and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 20 mins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES
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Provided by William_Klein
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set a pot of water on medium-high heat to boil.
- Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes, slice them into roughly 1/3 inch sheets, then into roughly 1/3 inch thick fries. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
- Once the water has boiled, add the vinegar and a 3 finger pinch of salt, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add the sweet potato fries to the boiling water and set a timer for 6 minutes. When the time is up, drain the fries into a colander. Using a fork lightly scratch the surface of the fries to help the slurry mixture mix into the nooks and crannies.
- Meanwhile, add the 50 g cornstarch and 80 g of cold water to a bowl. Stir until completely combined with no clumps remaining. Add the still hot, drained fries to the bowl and toss until the slurry thickens and sticks to the fries. If you need a little more cornstarch feel free to add it. The mixture should lightly coat the fries.
- Using tongs, move the fries to a wire rack over a large baking sheet. Evenly space the fries so none of them are touching. Using a squirt bottle or spoon, drizzle the peanut oil over the fries trying to get an even coating over each one (you could also use a baking spray though I didn't find it works as well). Add the sweet potatoes to the oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
- Pull the baking sheet out and flip the fries with a spatula. At this point, you should be able to see some blistering on the outside but the fries won't be overly crisp. If they look a little dry, drizzle over more peanut oil. Add them back to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes. At this point, they should be slightly browned and crispy though it could take longer depending on the size of the fry, how crowded the pan is or the oil used. If they aren't crispy, let them go longer!
- Pour in the fries into a bowl. Immediately a pinch of salt and a couple of cranks of black pepper. Toss the fries in the seasoning and enjoy with the dipping sauce of your choice. Feel free to add spices, fresh herbs, cheeses, or any flavorings of your choice during this stage.
DIP FOR SWEET POTATO FRIES
This recipe is made at a church camp I attended for a scrap weekend. The cook graciously gave me her recipe. It is the best dip ever for sweet potato fries (or yam fries), hey, I think it would be great on a burger also! It is so easy, and fast with only a few ingredients.
Provided by BlueRibbonPieMom
Categories Low Protein
Time 5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Measure and mix all ingredients. Enjoy! (The same as many foods, the more time this has to sit the better it takes. So, if time allows make a day or a couple hours ahead of time).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 81.4, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 0.3
AIR-FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES
I can never get enough of these air-fryer sweet potato fries! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull sweet potatoes out of my garden and chop them up fresh! —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. Combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Place on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes, stirring once. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- For crispy fries, choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform strips for even cooking.
- Soak the sweet potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch and help them crisp up.
- Toss the sweet potato strips with a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper before baking.
- Spread the sweet potato strips in a single layer on a baking sheet so that they don't steam.
- Bake the sweet potato fries at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the sweet potato fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato fries. They are packed with nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. They are also a good source of fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied. Sweet potato fries can be made in a variety of ways, but the easiest method is to bake them in the oven. By following the tips above, you can make perfect sweet potato fries that are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
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