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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Learn how to make crisp and perfectly-seasoned Sweet Potato Fries! Using warm spices, creamy butter and aromatic garlic, we create the most absolutely perfect, baked fry ever!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 50kcal

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 pound medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • black pepper to take
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg

For Garlic Butter:

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with foil.
  • Skin potatoes and cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick strips. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with butter then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and nutmeg and toss to coat. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Turn potatoes over and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until golden brown and potatoes are tender. 
  • Whisk butter and garlic powder together and drizzle over fries and serve.

Notes

  • Slice the Fries Thinly. Try your best to cut fries that are between ¼” - ½” wide. Thin fries will cook more evenly and develop a crispier skin. If you struggle with your knife skills, a mandolin is a great solution to ensure your fries are even!
  • Divide Between Two Pans. Overcrowded fries steam each other and never get crispy! Be sure that each fry is lying flat against the pan, not piled on top of one another. I find that spreading the fries on two baking sheets rather than one is the best method for those getting crisp edges.
  • Don't Skip the Preheat. You want the oven hot when the potatoes start cooking. This will also aid in crisping up the potatoes as well as promote even cooking.
  • Season Evenly. Make sure to toss the cut sweet potatoes well so they are all seasoned and coated in butter. I like to use tongs to easily move them around to coat them thoroughly.
  • For Easy Cleanup. Wrap your baking trays with foil. This way there's no baking pan to scrub after dinner.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5421IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg