Sweet Potato Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(6)
Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 extra large sweet potato (1 lb)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 F (see notes for air fryer)
Step 2
Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into ⅓-inch thick slices- no need to peel. Then cut each slice into ⅓ inch thick strips. Cut as uniformly as possible.
Step 3
Toss potatoes with enough oil to coat. Mix cornstarch with salt, and spices in a separate small bowl and toss with the sweet potatoes.
Step 4
Place a wire cooling rack over a sheet pan, and arrange them on the rack not overlapping. Bake for 20-25 minutes. If you don’t have a wire rack use a parchment lined sheet pan – do not line with foil – the corn starch will stick to foil. Check at 15 mins. Bake another 5-10 minutes if needed (thicker pieces will need the extra time) being careful not to burn. Note.If cooking on the sheet pan, turn the fries over, halfway through cooking ( like at 12 minutes).
Step 5
When the sweet potato fries are tender and crispy, pull them from the oven.
Step 6
Serve immediately with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro or parsley for color and aioli.
Step 7
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