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Crunchy Baked Sweet Potato


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 minutes before serving 1x

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for perfectly crispy baked sweet potato strips seasoned with paprika and garlic powder. These golden, crunchy sweet potato fries make a healthy and flavorful side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium (500g) Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow 15 minutes to fully preheat
  • Prepare Potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut sweet potatoes into ½-inch thick strips for optimal crispiness
  • Season: Toss potato strips with olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated
  • Arrange: Spread strips in single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet, avoiding overlap
  • Bake: Bake 25-30 minutes, flipping once at 15-minute mark for even browning
  • Cool and Serve: Let cool 2-3 minutes before serving to maintain crispiness

Notes

  • Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning to remove excess starch and improve crispiness
  • Pat potatoes completely dry with paper towels after soaking to ensure oil adheres properly
  • Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet as this prevents proper air circulation and reduces crispiness
  • For extra crunch, increase oven temperature to 450°F for the last 5 minutes of cooking
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180 calories
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: crunchy baked sweet potato, sweet potato fries, healthy side dish, baked vegetables, crispy sweet potato