How to Make Sweet Potato Fries

Thick sliced, roasted sweet potato fries on sheet of newspaper.

5 from 2 votes

Burger night is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Try this healthy twist on a family favorite. Learn how to make Sweet Potato Fries.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

sheet pan
parchment paper
Knife
Cutting Board
6 Quart Sauce Pot

Ingredients

3 medium sized sweet potatoes
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F and bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Make sure to remove any dark spots or strings. You can leave the skin on if you prefer.
Gently place sweet potatoes in the boiling water. Boil for 8 minutes. Then, remove and drain water.
Carefully slice the potatoes into ½” thick sticks/fries.
Line sheet pan with parchment paper or tin foil and place fries on sheet pan.
Spray or drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper on fries. Toss to coat.
Bake for 25 minutes, flipping half way through. For extra crisp fries, broil at 500°F for 3-6 minutes or until sweet potato fries start to crisp.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Boiling the potatoes makes them easier to cut, and later, easier to digest.

You can keep the potato skin on if you prefer.

There is really no wrong way to season these! Feel free to add any other seasonings you like, such as ranch, garlic & herb, paprika, or Old Bay to name a few.

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