Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: paprika, garlic powder, or cinnamon for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch thick uniform fries.
- Toss fries in a bowl with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Add olive oil, salt, and any desired seasonings; toss again to coat.
- Arrange in a single layer on baking sheets, ensuring space between each fry.
- Bake for 12 minutes, flip, then bake 8–10 more minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let cool 2–3 minutes before serving—this final step ensures maximum crispness!
Notes
- Dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly before coating with cornstarch for best results.
- For extra crispiness, soak cut fries in cold water for 15 minutes, then pat extremely dry.
- Cornstarch is key—it draws out moisture and creates a crisp crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
