Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Making crispy baked sweet potato fries is surprisingly easy. You’ll come back to this simple and delicious recipe again and again.

How to Make Sweet Potato Fries

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these sweet potato fries: 

Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this sweet potato fry recipe: 

• Sweet potatoes: Two large sweet potatoes should make about four servings of sweet potato fries. 
• Oil: Toss the sweet potato wedges in vegetable oil to help them retain moisture and to give the seasonings something to adhere to. 
• Seasonings: Season the sweet potato fries with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Of course, you can switch up the spices and seasonings to suit your taste.

How to Make Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade sweet potato fries in the oven:

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into wedges. 
2. Toss the wedges in oil, then season them.
3. Bake, turning occasionally, until the fries are tender and golden brown. 

How Long to Bake Sweet Potato Fries

In an oven preheated to 425 degrees F, these sweet potato fries should be perfectly baked in 18-24 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the wedges are tender and golden brown. Make sure not to crowd the pan, as the fries will take longer to cook. 

How to Store Sweet Potato Fries

Store your leftover baked sweet potato fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. To ensure they stay crispy, reheat them in the oven or air fryer (not in the microwave). 

Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Fries?

Yes! Baked sweet potato fries freeze well for up to three months. Flash freeze them first to prevent them from sticking together, then transfer them to a freezer bag wrapped with aluminum foil. There’s no need to thaw – simply bake the frozen sweet potato fries for about 20 minutes (or until tender and crispy) in an oven preheated to 425 degrees F.