Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Making these crispy baked sweet potato fries is easier than you'd think. This simple and tasty recipe is sure to become a regular favorite.

How to Prepare Sweet Potato Fries

The full step-by-step recipe is provided below, but here’s a quick overview of what to expect when making these sweet potato fries:

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Fries

Here are the essential ingredients you’ll need to prepare this sweet potato fry recipe:

• Sweet potatoes: Two large sweet potatoes should make about four servings of sweet potato fries. 
• Oil: Toss the sweet potato wedges in vegetable oil to help them retain moisture and to give the seasonings something to adhere to. 
• Seasonings: Season the sweet potato fries with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Of course, you can switch up the spices and seasonings to suit your taste.

How to Make Perfectly Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Here’s a quick summary of the steps involved in making homemade sweet potato fries in the oven:

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into wedges.
2. Coat the wedges with oil, then season to taste.
3. Bake, flipping occasionally, until the fries are tender and golden brown.

Baking Time for Sweet Potato Fries

At 425°F in a preheated oven, your sweet potato fries will be perfectly cooked in 18-24 minutes. The fries are ready when the wedges are tender and golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as it may cause longer cooking times.

How to Store Leftover Sweet Potato Fries

To store any leftover baked sweet potato fries, place them in an airtight container in the fridge, where they’ll stay fresh for up to four days. For the best texture, reheat them in the oven or air fryer — not the microwave — to keep them crispy.

Is it Possible to Freeze Sweet Potato Fries?

Absolutely! Baked sweet potato fries can be frozen for up to three months. To prevent them from sticking together, flash freeze them first, then store in a freezer bag wrapped in aluminum foil. No need to thaw — simply bake the frozen fries in an oven preheated to 425°F for about 20 minutes or until crispy and tender.

Dinogo Community Tips & Feedback

“This recipe is one of the best dishes I’ve ever made… I wish I had discovered it years ago,” says a member of the Dinogo community.

“We make this recipe all the time,” shares Robin Raef. “It’s so delicious! I double the ingredients because they disappear so fast, though I stick to 3 tablespoons of oil — that's more than enough.”

“I followed the recipe to the letter, and the potato wedges turned out perfectly,” says Methanie Allen. “You can always switch up the seasonings to suit your preferences.”

Editorial input by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 2 large sweet potatoes

• 3 tablespoons soybean oil (often labeled "vegetable oil")

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients.

Spread the potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure not to overcrowd them. Bake for 18-24 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)