Homemade Baked Sweet Potato Fries With Parmesan
Treat yourself to the deliciousness of these oven-baked Sweet Potato Fries. They're perfectly seasoned, baked until they're wonderfully golden crispy, and finished off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese – a truly delightful snack! Plus baking fries in the oven is a healthier alternative to regular French fries.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, good quality virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated, optional for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse and scrub the potatoes, drying them thoroughly. You can choose to peel them or leave the skins on as you prefer.
- Stand the potatoes upright and with a sharp knife slice them into ½-inch wide strips.
- Then, cut each strip into ¼-inch wide pieces. I usually trim off the top ends to avoid very thin potato fries, as these parts tend to brown and burn quickly. I will use the leftovers for next day's breakfast hash.
- In a large bowl, coat the potato strips with oil and spice mix. Make sure the potatoes are thoroughly coated.
- You can also adjust the salt after the fries are cooked.
- Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, place the fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the fries and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, or until the fries have turned golden brown and with crisp edges.
- The exact baking time will depend on the thickness of your fries, but I find that long strips cut to about ¼ to ½ inch wide deliver the best results.
- Tip: The fries should be slightly crispy and cooked through. If by this time fries are not crispy, cook for more minutes. If fries are cut too thin or the ends are too narrow they will get charred rather quickly.
- Transfer the hot fries into a shallow bowl, add more salt, parmesan and more seasoning (if needed, make a taste test!) and toss/shake well. Enjoy with dipping sauces.
NOTES
- It's worth noting that these fries don't reheat well and tend to become soggy. Therefore, I recommend enjoying them promptly once they're baked or keeping them warm in the oven at the lowest temperature for up to an hour.
- Uniform size - Ensure all the fries are cut to the same size to guarantee even cooking without any burning, overcooking, or undercooking.
- Flavor - The exterior of fries are slightly browned and crispy, softer potato texture on the inside. If you want super crispy fries, try my air fryer recipe instead.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 89mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21705IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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