Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

2 from 2 votes

This recipe for crispy baked sweet potato fries is the absolute best! Perfectly seasoned, amazingly crispy, and oh-so-easy to make.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Kellie

Cost: $5

2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into even French fry shapes (slightly larger than ¼-inch batons)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat.
Stir together the cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, being sure to leave space between the fries to they don’t steam.
Bake the sweet potatoes, flipping the fries once halfway through the cooking time, until the edges are browned and crispy, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool 5 minutes before serving.

For crispier fries, make sure the sweet potatoes are cut evenly and arranged in a single layer with space between each fry. If the pan is crowded, use a second baking sheet.
Use a light coating of cornstarch. The fries should look lightly dusted, not heavily coated. Too much cornstarch can make the fries sticky.
Let the fries cool for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the edges firm up.
For air fryer sweet potato fries, cook in a single layer at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking halfway through. Work in batches if needed.