Healthy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Learning how to make the best homemade, oven baked sweet potato fries? Use this recipe to make quick and healthy fries that are crispy and low fat.

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe, Healthy Sweet Potato Fries, Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Sweet Potato Fries

Servings:

Calories: 249kcal

Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch matchsticks. Place in a bowl and cover in cold water. Let them soak for an hour or overnight or for 3-4 hours.
Pour the water and sweet potato into a colander, rinse with water and pat dry with paper towels. By adding the sweet potato to water you help release some of the starch which ensure a crisper finished product.
Preheat oven to 425F.
Line a large baking sheet with tin foil and cover in non-stick cooking spray.
Add half of your sweet potato fries to a large plastic bag. Add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, twirl your bag and shake vigorously to coat the contents completely. Empty the bag into a bowl and use your hands to toss oil. Do not use olive oil as a replacement (it has a much lower burning point so will smoke off easily).
Arrange the sweet potato fries on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. It is important not to crowd the pans (non of your fries should touch) as they need their own space to steam off and crisp up.
Place baking sheet in the oven and set timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, use a stiff metal spatula and flip over your fries. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until they have nicely browned.
Shut the oven off, prop the door open halfway, and let cool and crisp further for 10 minutes before serving. Toss with salt and pepper to taste and serve with your favourite dipping sauce.