Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Transform ordinary sweet potatoes into irresistible oven-fried wedges! This recipe is crispy, subtly spicy, and so addictive, even sweet potato skeptics will be begging for more. Perfect as a side dish or a satisfying snack, these sweet potato fries are easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 146.9 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes

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How to Make Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and peel 2 large sweet potatoes. Cut them into 1/2-inch thick wedges.
  3. Place the sweet potato wedges in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let them soak for 15 minutes.
  4. Drain the sweet potatoes and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. Pressing gently to remove excess moisture is key to achieving crispy fries.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  6. Season generously with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste).
  7. Arrange the sweet potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (this prevents sticking).
  8. Bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Flip the sweet potato wedges and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  10. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
  11. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

1g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes?

Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes?

Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes has approximately 146.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes are Sweet Potatoes, Canola Oil, Coarse Black Pepper, Kosher Salt, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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