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Sweet Potato Fries - Baked

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

These baked sweet potato fries are the most delicious side dish, easy to make, and guaranteed success with your little ones. Be prepared to add this to your menu rotation!
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Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked french fries, baked sweet potato fries, batata assada, batata doce assada, batata frita assada, healthy side dish recipe, how to bake sweet potato fries, side dishe recipe, sweet potato fries recipe
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 669kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika powder or smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp parsley dry flakes
  • 1.5 tsp corn starch
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt Omit for babies < 12 months old

Instructions

  • Peel and cut your fries evenly about ¼ inch wide.
  • Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes.
  • While you wait, preheat the oven to 430F (220C).
  • Rinse, drain, and pat dry the potatoes using a clean towel.
  • In a bowl, add the fries and the olive oil. Mix very well until all the fries are evenly coated.
  • Pre-mix all the dry seasoning and corn starch. Add the dry mixture to the fries and mix well.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and spread the fries (make sure not to overload).
  • Bake for about 35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove from oven and then add salt to taste (omit for babies <12m old).
  • Let them cool a bit and serve!

Notes

  • Soaking the peeled, washed, and cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes (more will be even best) removes excess potato starch and helps them to get nice and crispier. This step will also prevent the potatoes from browning too fast when cooking.
  • Cornstarch is a key ingredient for the fries to hold their shape (good for baby-led weaning).
  • You can make these in an air fryer. Bake for 15 minutes at 400F. If you would like them to be crispier, increase baking time.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Amount per Serving
Calories
669
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
20
g
Sodium
 
756
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
2249
mg
64
%
Carbohydrates
 
97
g
32
%
Fiber
 
16
g
67
%
Sugar
 
30
g
33
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
87703
IU
1754
%
Vitamin C
 
91
mg
110
%
Calcium
 
199
mg
20
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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