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    Home » Snacks » Sweet Potato Fries - Baked

    Sweet Potato Fries - Baked

    February 9, 2016 By Vidya Srinivasan 29 Comments

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    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 

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    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

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    Baked French Sweet Potato Fries

    Crispy baked fries with sweet potato is a yummy snacks to munch on. Is French fries your favorite snack then this is definite one for you😄
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 3

    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:-)
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    Notes

    1.  Same procedure can be followed for preparing potato fries.Regular/Red/purple potatoes can be used
    2.  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
    3.  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
    4. Little browning in sweet potatoes gives a mild caramelized taste not burnt smell
    5. Dried herbs can be added for extra flavor
    6. Fries tastes great when consumed immediately
    7. 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
    8.  The oven time may vary. The cooking time also depends on the thickness of fries
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    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:-)

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    1. Bharani

      February 09, 2016 at 1:06 am

      yummy and healthy too ....

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    2. swapna

      February 09, 2016 at 2:32 am

      Sweet potato fries is new to me,I haven't tasted them before...Looks so inviting, Vid....

      Reply
    3. CHCooks

      February 09, 2016 at 2:39 am

      Looks super delicious 🙂

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    4. Gloria

      February 09, 2016 at 3:10 am

      this is lovely dear..i love sweet potatoes and thought of trying the baked version ,now you have tempted me

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    5. skd

      February 09, 2016 at 4:49 am

      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!!

      Reply
    6. Life Diet Health

      February 09, 2016 at 6:52 am

      How delicious looking you have made them! I feel like I should go and make a bowl now! Yumyum! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    7. Sandhya

      February 09, 2016 at 7:08 am

      Yummiest fries ever. We no longer crave normal fries ever since we started eating this. Have you tried this sweet chilli sauce?

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        February 09, 2016 at 4:31 pm

        No Sandhya never tried with chilli sauce will try next time:-)

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    8. Antonia

      February 09, 2016 at 7:58 am

      The fries look awesome Vidya! I love fries too!

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    9. srividhya

      February 09, 2016 at 9:21 am

      I always love the sweet potato fries and sweet potato wedges. Try it with burger you will love it. amazing click vids.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        February 09, 2016 at 4:33 pm

        Sure Sri, thanks ma:-)

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    10. Ashley

      February 09, 2016 at 9:30 am

      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!

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        February 09, 2016 at 4:37 pm

        Thanku Ashley:-)

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    11. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      February 09, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Nothing can beat french fries, and they are double yum if they are baked! Absolutely in love with these tiny soldiers! 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        February 09, 2016 at 4:36 pm

        Thanku Anu:-)

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    12. Sandhya

      February 09, 2016 at 10:14 am

      Vidya,
      I love sweet potato fries a lot and yours are making me drool.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        February 09, 2016 at 4:36 pm

        Thanku Sandhya:-)

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    13. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      February 09, 2016 at 10:46 am

      And now I wish I had some of these sweet potato fries with me! They are a fav in our house!

      Reply
    14. demeter | beaming baker

      February 09, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      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. 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        February 09, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        Thanku Beaming Baker:-)

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    15. kushi

      February 09, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      YUMMY! I love this and can finish off in no time 🙂 Beautiful clicks Vidya 🙂

      Reply
    16. Revathi

      February 10, 2016 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      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 🙂

      Reply
    17. Sundari

      February 10, 2016 at 7:24 am

      Wow!! Absolutely guilt-free snack! Truly addictive!! Love it Vidya!!

      Reply
    18. Freda @ Aromatic essence

      February 10, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      Love sweet potato fries!!! I'm hungry now! Looks superb 🙂

      Reply
    19. Pamela @ BFG

      February 10, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      I can't have a burger without fries on the side! I can't wait to sink my teeth into these sweet potato fries!

      Reply
    20. Nish Kitchen

      February 10, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Yum! These look so crispy and good!

      Reply
    21. gayathri

      February 10, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      Yummy & crispy fries.All time favourite.

      Reply
    22. Elaine @ foodbod

      February 11, 2016 at 12:17 am

      LOVE sweet potato fries!!! yours look so good!

      Reply
    23. Myhealthykiddo Shyamala

      February 11, 2016 at 1:49 am

      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 !!

      Reply

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