Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Golden, crisp baked sweet potatoes seasoned with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika for a flavorful treat.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled (approx. 21 oz)

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

→ Serving (optional)

07 - Chopped fresh parsley
08 - Dipping sauce of choice, e.g., aioli or ketchup

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Toss the cut fries in a large bowl with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
04 - Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without crowding.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, flip to turn fries, then bake an additional 15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot with preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and sweet without being dessert, hitting that perfect snack-or-side sweet spot.
  • Forty minutes total from raw potato to your plate means you can make these faster than deciding what to eat.
  • The natural sweetness means you can dress them up with fancy dipping sauces or keep it simple with salt alone.
02 -
  • Crowded baking sheets are the enemy; they trap steam and you end up with fries that are more like steamed potato sticks than the crispy snack you wanted.
  • If you have the time, soak your cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes then dry them completely before seasoning—it removes excess starch and makes them noticeably crispier.
03 -
  • If you're looking for even more crispiness, try air-frying them at 200°C for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through—they come out insanely crunchy.
  • Keep an eye on them in the last few minutes of baking since every oven runs a bit differently and you want that golden edge without blackening.
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