Sweet Potato Fries
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Sweet Potato Fries are easy to make at home, endlessly customizable, and pair well with everything from savory dips to sweet glazes. Whether you bake, air fry, they offer a range of health benefits while still satisfying your craving for something crispy and flavorful.
Looking for more ways to use sweet potatoes? Make sure to try my recipes for oven-roast sweet potatoes, stuffed sweet potatoes, and candied sweet potato stacks too!
I LOVE sweet potato fries, even more than regular potato fries. You have to have fries with your guacamole covered burgers and sandwiches right? If you’re looking for a side dish that’s both satisfying and guilt-free, sweet potato fries might just be the answer.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: Look for garnet yams or sweet potatoes with smooth, firm skin. These varieties tend to deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and texture for fries that cook evenly and develop a satisfying crisp exterior.
- Southwest Seasoning: A combination of garlic, onion, and chili powders mixed with ground coriander, cumin, kosher salt and black pepper adds just enough heat to balance out the sweetness without overpowering the fries.
- Olive Oil: This is the glue that holds all those yummy spices onto the fries.
Check out the printable recipe card below for the complete recipe and detailed instructions.
How to make Sweet Potato Fries
Step 1: Cutting the sweet potatoes
Cutting sweet potatoes evenly is key to evenly cooked fries. Aim for pieces about 1/4-inch thick, think matchsticks or shoe-string fries. You can also make wedges if that’s your preference, but make sure they’re consistent in size. A sharp knife and a steady hand go a long way here, or use a fry cutter if you have one.
Step 2: Sweet Potato Fries Seasoning
Mix olive oil and seasoning together in a small bowl. Pour over the sweet potato fries in a large bowl, then toss to thoroughly coat.
Step 3: Bake or Air Fry sweet potato fries
Sweet Potato Fries in Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Spread the fries in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Overcrowding traps moisture, resulting in steamed, not crispy, fries.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep an eye on them in the final minutes to prevent over-browning.
Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F-400°F. Just like with baking, ensure the fries are in a single layer.
- Depending on your air fryer model, cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway for even cooking.
Dip Pairings to Try
The right dip can completely transform your fries from simple to next-level delicious. Sweet potato fries have a naturally sweet and earthy flavor that balances well with both sweet and savory dips.
- Chipotle Lime: If you crave smoky flavors, mix mayonnaise with chipotle powder and lime juice for a tangy, smoky twist.
- Garlic Aioli: Creamy, garlicky, and just a touch tangy, this classic dip amplifies any savory seasoning on your fries.
- Sriracha Mayo: Like it spicy? Mix a little Sriracha with mayo for a creamy dip that’s got some heat.
- Cinnamon-Honey Dip: Perfect for sweet fans – combine honey, cinnamon, and a little Greek yogurt or sour cream. Great for a dessert-style dipping option.
Serving Suggestions
Homemade sweet potato fries aren’t just a snack – they can add texture, flavor, and color to meals.
- Pair them with a burger or chicken club sandwich for a hearty but nutritious dinner.
- Add sweet potato fries to a breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of feta cheese.
- Use them as a topping for a vibrant salad, adding crunch and sweetness to your greens.
- Create a sweet potato fry poutine, layering them with melted cheese, scallions, and a drizzle of gravy.
Garnishes to Take It Up a Notch
Sprinkling the right garnish on your sweet potato fries can add texture, flavor, and visual appeal.
- Fresh Herbs: Chopped cilantro, parsley, or rosemary provides a fresh, aromatic contrast.
- Parmesan Cheese: A sprinkle of finely grated Parmesan adds a salty, nutty kick.
- Sesame Seeds: These add a light crunch and pair especially well when your fries are seasoned with soy sauce or chili flakes.
- Crushed Nuts: Toasted pecans, walnuts, or even pistachios are delicious with cinnamon-seasoned fries.
More Delicious Potato Recipes
- Baked Parmesan-Bacon Garlic Potato Wedges
- Southwest Roasted Potatoes
- Crispy Roast Potatoes
- Crispy Italian Roast Potatoes
- Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
- Baked Potato Wedges
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.50 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over the sweet potato fries in a large bowl, then toss to thoroughly coat.
Bake in Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Spread the fries in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep an eye on them in the final minutes to prevent over-browning.
In Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F-400°F. Just like with baking, ensure the fries are in a single layer. You will need to bake in multiple batches.
- Depending on your air fryer model, cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway for even cooking.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute seasoning of your choice.
Um, so first the sweet potato fries look AMAZING and I pinned them because, heck yeah and yum and “nom nom nom” and all of that. 🙂
So I am SUCH a sucker for packaging of any kind and I LOVE the pretty utensils but I would have to say those mixing bowls are my fave. I don’t know about you but I can “dirty up” anywhere from 6 – 10 mixing bowls on any given day so let’s have more and the fact that they are SUPER adorbs is a bonus. 😉
Ahh yes, the downside to food blogging…..dirty dishes!! Thanks so much Claire, good luck! 🙂
Love flowers, therefore, I love your kitchen tool set, but really it is hard to choose!
Thanks so much Darlene, good luck!!
I love the colors and the shapes make it completely wonderful!!!
Good luck Lana!!
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
I LOVE fries too, especially sweet potato fries :0)
Yours looks delicious! YUM!
Have a great weekend,
Suzanne
Thank you so much Suzanne. 🙂
Mmm, these look good, Lisa. I love sweet potato fries. They’re always a winner in my book!
Thank you Julie. 🙂
I love the kitchen utensils. The colors are wonderful and the slotted spoon is my favorite.
Thank you Mary. Good Luck!!
How sweet are those Nesting Flower Cookie Cutters, my daughter would go gaga over them and a batch of cookies made using them, so cute! oh and Lisa… pass the fries please 🙂
I love the look of these fries, Lisa! Sweet potato fries are my favorite, and these look nice and spiced up and crispy!
Your pictures are outrageous! Thanks for the giveaway!
Those utensils are my fav. I can never have enough of those!
Thanks so much for entering Robin, good luck! 🙂
Oh, I am so pinning this! A local restaurant serves the best sweet potato fries, and yours look like they would be a match! 🙂
Thank you Dee, I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
Your sweet potato fries looking absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try them. My favorite are the utensils … I love the fun colors:)
Thank you Ginnie. 🙂 Good luck!!
I love the mixing bowls, such fun colors!
Good luck Meredith!!
I love the utensils in the crock…and the adorable bowls! Thanks for the chance to win!
You’re welcome Debbie. Good Luck!!
Sweet potato fries are near the top of my favorite foods list.
Thanks so much for stopping by Sonja. 🙂
I am making these today!!! Sweet potatoes are my favorite! Thanks so much for the recipe.
I love the Kizmos collection…..the utensils are my favorite…what fun!
You’re welcome Peggy. Thanks so much for stopping by and for entering the giveaway, good luck! 🙂
Oh wow! I love sweet potato fries and these look especially delicious!
Thank you so much Kaylin. 🙂
These sweet tater fries look amazing…then I saw the giveaway and I thought, “AWESOME!!!”
🙂
-andi
I also love sweet potato fries. I can’t wait to try this recipe! I found your post through Marvelous Mondays link party.
Thanks so much for stopping by Anne. 🙂
I like the flower tool sink brush and the butterfly bag clips the most.
Thanks so much Hannah, good luck! 🙂
LOVE these fries!
I love this! These look so uh-mazing! Pinned it to try. Have a great week.
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Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
I love sweet potato fries, too, and the southwest twist sound SO good!
Thank you Amy! 🙂
Love your step by step instructions, the fries will be on our Sunday menu! The Kizmos Kitchen Flora Collection is so cute and colorful, hard to choose but love the mixing bowls!
Thank you so much Vickie, good luck!!
I can not wait to try these sweet potato fries! Thank goodness for Pinterest!
I have no idea how we ever survived before Pinterest! 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by Christy, enjoy!!
Loving the seasoning on these sweet potatoes.. pin, pin, pinning.
Thanks so much Diane! Isn’t bourbon good on sweet potatoes, LOL ? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. 🙂
Okay. These were amazing. I’m making them every day. 🙂
-andi
Thank you so much Andi!! I am so glad that you like them! 🙂
I’m totally in love with sweet potatoes lately, and this recipe looks like pieces of heaven! YUM! I can’t wait to try this myself. Your photography is amazing!