Sweet potato fries | potato fries are crispy yummy baked snacks to munch on. Is French fries your favorite snack then this oven baked fries is definite one for you😄
French Fries – can someone say no to this. Ever since my childhood I have big addiction for the fries. Even the large fries just vanish in no time. I can eat it all day without any side but at times ketchup compliments the fries well. Being a vegetarian our visits to McDonald and Burger King are always for only Fries. Couple of friends have told fries are great side with burger but I have never tasted that combo.
I used to think the fries always refers to Potato fries. Back in AR my best friend Latha stayed in the same Apartment, few houses away. Whenever we make anything special we exchange the dishes. She is my regular reader, always encourages me with her feedback.
One evening she brought a box, I asked what it is, she said fries. Hearing the word fries I got excited and opened the box. It was orangish so I was thinking what potatoes she used. She said sweet potatoes.
If you like fries try Carrot fries and potato wedges
I have never tasted Sweet potato fries so I was little doutbful before taking the first bite. My hubby and me finished it in no time. The slight sweetness from sweet potatoes takes the Sweet potato fries to next level. Crispy and tasty bite 🙂 Recently I tasted Sweet potato curry in my relative's house and started doing it frequently and now Sweet potato fries
Coming back to fries, during my grocery shopping trip I got one big sweet potato. I asked for the recipe, she said that she gave me the best ones, and few of the fries turned brownish. I insisted on the recipe, and finally she gave it to me with a condition - to tell her the trick if I manage to bake fries without over browning/burning a few.
I googled but couldn't find proper answer may be I didn't search properly. That's when I remembered microwave potato chip, placing the potato in water and rinsing, it is an extra step but worth it. I did that and followed her recipe, ta-da - perfect batch of yummy fries. It is super addictive so always buy two sweet potatoes, if you are planning to do with one 😉 Enough of my blah blah lets move on to the Sweet potato fries recipe
Baked French Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes - 1 peeled and cut into finger shaped pieces about 3/4 inch thickness
- Salt - as needed
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp
- Black pepper powder - ½ tsp
- Corn flour - 1 tsp optional
Instructions
- Place the sweet potato in water for 10 minutes. Rinse the sweet potato under running water, spread them on a paper towel and pat to dry. Remove all the moisture
- In a bowl add sweet potato, corn flour, salt, pepper powder and oil; give a gentle mix
- Preheat the oven to 425 degree Fahrenheit and Grease the non- stick cookie tray with cooking spray
- Spread sweet potato in such a way that there is no overlap on parchment paper. Bake them for about 10 - 14 minutes, carefully turn and bake for another 10 - 14 minutes until they crisp. Turn off the oven and after 5 minutes keep the fries again in oven for 3-5 minutes or till you enjoy:-)
Notes
- Same procedure can be followed for preparing potato fries.Regular/Red/purple potatoes can be used
- Garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, curry powder, red pepper flakes, coriander powder, cumin powder etc can be mixed with sweet potatoes and baked
- I used non stick cookie tray. If you are not using non- stick cookie tray place a parchment paper/ aluminium foil over the tray. Cut the parchment paper/ aluminium foil according to cookie tray size, excess paper/foil may burn because of temperature
- Little browning in sweet potatoes gives a mild caramelized taste not burnt smell
- Dried herbs can be added for extra flavor
- Fries tastes great when consumed immediately
- If you are consuming after sometime. Turn off the heat and keep the fries in the oven till that. That helps in retaining the crispness
- The oven time may vary. The cooking time also depends on the thickness of fries
Ingredients:
Sweet Potatoes - 1, peeled and cut into finger shaped pieces about 3/4 inch thickness
Salt - as needed
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp
Black pepper powder - ½ tsp
Corn flour - 1 teaspoon (optional)
Method:
- Place the sweet potato in water for 10 minutes. Rinse the sweet potato under running water, spread them on a paper towel and pat to dry. Remove all the moisture
- In a bowl add sweet potato, corn flour, salt, pepper powder and oil; give a gentle mix
- Preheat the oven to 425 degree Fahrenheit and Grease the non- stick cookie tray with cooking spray
- Spread sweet potato in such a way that there is no overlap on parchment paper. Bake them for about 10 - 12 minutes, carefully turn and bake for another 10 - 12 minutes until they crisp. Turn off the oven and after 5 minutes keep the fries again in oven for 3-5 minutes or till you enjoy:-)
yummy and healthy too ....
Sweet potato fries is new to me,I haven't tasted them before...Looks so inviting, Vid....
Looks super delicious 🙂
this is lovely dear..i love sweet potatoes and thought of trying the baked version ,now you have tempted me
I never thought of making sweet potato fries. Coincidentally I have them in my fridge now and was thinking of something to cook with them. Thanks for the idea Vidya!!
How delicious looking you have made them! I feel like I should go and make a bowl now! Yumyum! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Yummiest fries ever. We no longer crave normal fries ever since we started eating this. Have you tried this sweet chilli sauce?
No Sandhya never tried with chilli sauce will try next time:-)
The fries look awesome Vidya! I love fries too!
I always love the sweet potato fries and sweet potato wedges. Try it with burger you will love it. amazing click vids.
Sure Sri, thanks ma:-)
My husband looooves sweet potato fries. I like them to be he goes ape over them. I will have to try your trick to soak them. I usually toss them with a little corn starch to dry off the surface and help them get crisp. I love your idea to use curry powder as well. Yummy!
Thanku Ashley:-)
Nothing can beat french fries, and they are double yum if they are baked! Absolutely in love with these tiny soldiers! 🙂
Thanku Anu:-)
Vidya,
I love sweet potato fries a lot and yours are making me drool.
Thanku Sandhya:-)
And now I wish I had some of these sweet potato fries with me! They are a fav in our house!
I also grew up vegetarian and had to deal with only being able to order fries at McDonald's! 🙂 Love that you made a baked, sweet potato version. 🙂
Thanku Beaming Baker:-)
YUMMY! I love this and can finish off in no time 🙂 Beautiful clicks Vidya 🙂
After trying at the state fair here, I started loving sweet potato fries more than the regular ones. These baked fries looks so delicious. Love that there is no frying involved 🙂
Wow!! Absolutely guilt-free snack! Truly addictive!! Love it Vidya!!
Love sweet potato fries!!! I'm hungry now! Looks superb 🙂
I can't have a burger without fries on the side! I can't wait to sink my teeth into these sweet potato fries!
Yum! These look so crispy and good!
Yummy & crispy fries.All time favourite.
LOVE sweet potato fries!!! yours look so good!
Hi Vidya, You bake all deep-fried recipes to make them more healthier ! Love your idea .. Your recipes are really traditionally modern .. Love your twists !!