TheBESTCrispy Homemade Sweet Potato Friesare made with a secret ingredient and a perfect spice blend, then baked to crisp perfection. They turn out every time!

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There’s a lot that goes into making a great sweet potato fry, butgoing through the steps is worth the effortbecause you will end up with wonderfully seasoned,perfectly cooked, deliciously crispysweet potatoes that are better than any you’ve had (even at a restaurant). You won’t find better sweet potato fries than these!

Make sweet potato fries to for serve with aPulled Pork Sandwich,Italian Beef Sandwiches, orSlow Cooker Chicken Legs. Add aFresh Corn Salador aneasy Chef’s Saladand you have a complete meal.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Crispy Sweet Potato Fries are ahealthier alternative to traditional friesbecause they are baked instead of fried.
It’s afun way to get creativein the kitchen by experimenting with different seasonings.
If you have sweet potatoes, you likely haveeverything else you need in your pantry.
They make agreat side to burgers and sandwiches.

Recipe Ingredients

Sweet potatoes
Oil:olive, vegetable, or canola oil will work
Cornstarch:the secret ingredient
Garlic powder
Smoked paprika

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

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How to Make the BEST Crispy Homemade Sweet Potato Fries

Step #1.Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch fry-shaped pieces, and soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
Step #2.Drain the sweet potatoes, pat them dry and toss them with oil to coat them evenly.
Step #3. Mix together the dry ingredients in a small bowl and then sprinkle the seasoning over the oiled sweet potatoes and toss again to coat them.
Step #4.Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, turn over each fry and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.

Recipe FAQs

What other spices can I add to the seasoning for homemade sweet potato fries?

Feel free to change up the seasonings to meet your tastes! Want a little heat? Try adding some chipotle or chili powder to your spice and cornstarch mix.

How do I prevent the sweet potato fries from becoming soggy?

Follow the steps in this recipe closely. Cutting the sweet potatoes evenly, soaking them in cold water, including corn starch in your seasoning mix, and spreading them in a single layer on the baking sheet all help prevent soggy fries.

Any tips for cutting sweet potatoes into uniform shapes?

Use a sharp knife and take your time to make consistent cuts. Practice makes perfect, so don’t get discouraged if it takes a few tries to get the hang of it!

How do I store leftover sweet potato fries?

These sweet potato fries do not freeze well and aren’t great after being in the fridge. It’s best to make just the amount you need and not plan on leftovers.

Are sweet potato fries gluten free?

Yes. All the ingredients in this recipe for crispy sweet potato fries are gluten free but be sure to check the ingredients you use.

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Expert Tips

Soak the potatoes prior to cookingto help remove extra starch.
Don’t skip the corn starch. It’s the secret ingredient to perfectly crisp sweet potato fries every time.
Make sure thesweet potatoes are cut evenly and spread out in a single layeron a baking sheet and avoid crowding.
Serve with a homemade dipping saucelikeBoom Boom Sauce,Chipotle SauceorYum Yum Sauce.

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Can you freeze sweet potato fries?

I have not had great luck with freezing this recipe. They sure don’t freeze well before baking and they only froze ok after baking but I couldn’t get them to crisp back up when it came time to reheat and serve them.I would not freeze this recipe.

These sweet potato fries actually don’t store well at all. I’d suggest making as many as you are going to eat and not more so that you don’t have leftovers. They just aren’t very good reheated.