Recipes Side Dish Fries Recipes Sweet Potato Fries Recipes Baked Sweet Potato Fries 4.6 (231) 149 Reviews 48 Photos These sweet potato fries make a great side dish and are sure to please your friends and family. Season as you please! Submitted by United Soybean Board Updated on August 17, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 48 48 48 48 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Making crispy baked sweet potato fries is surprisingly easy. You’ll come back to this simple and delicious recipe again and again. How to Make Sweet Potato Fries You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these sweet potato fries: Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make 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 Crispy Sweet Potato Fries Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade sweet potato fries in the oven: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into wedges. Toss the wedges in oil, then season them.Bake, turning occasionally, until the fries are tender and golden brown. How Long to Bake Sweet Potato Fries In an oven preheated to 425 degrees F, these sweet potato fries should be perfectly baked in 18-24 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the wedges are tender and golden brown. Make sure not to crowd the pan, as the fries will take longer to cook. How to Store Sweet Potato Fries Store your leftover baked sweet potato fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. To ensure they stay crispy, reheat them in the oven or air fryer (not in the microwave). Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Fries? Yes! Baked sweet potato fries freeze well for up to three months. Flash freeze them first to prevent them from sticking together, then transfer them to a freezer bag wrapped with aluminum foil. There’s no need to thaw – simply bake the frozen sweet potato fries for about 20 minutes (or until tender and crispy) in an oven preheated to 425 degrees F. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “This recipe was one of the best dishes I have ever made in my lifetime......wish I had known about this recipe eons ago,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “We make this all the time,” says Robin Raef. “So delicious. I double the recipe because these go so quickly, though I keep the oil at 3 TBS as that is plenty of oil.” “I followed the recipe exactly and the potato wedges turned out perfect,” according to Methanie Allen. “You could even mix up the seasonings depending upon your tastes.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 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 Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Position rack in upper third of the oven. Grease a baking sheet. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1x3-inch wedges. Place wedges and soybean oil in a large bowl; toss lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd. Bake, turning occasionally, until tender and golden brown, 18 to 24 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 959 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 120 Calories 10g Fat 10g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 120 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 307mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 19mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 224mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.