By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 6
109 cal · 30 min
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Recipe GLPRb5e9afb2ae9f0a
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these oven-baked sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthier alternative to deep-fried versions. Tossed in olive oil and seasoned to perfection, they make an excellent side dish for any meal.
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Ingredients
3 medium sweet potatoes, about 5 inches long
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.
Rinse the sweet potatoes under cool running water and scrub with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt. Peel them using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife.
Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, aiming for uniform size so they cook evenly.
Place the cut sweet potato fries in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss until all fries are evenly coated.
Season the fries with salt and pepper to your taste. Add paprika and garlic powder if desired, and toss again to distribute seasonings evenly.
Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are not crowded.
Bake at 425°F for about 20 minutes, stirring or flipping the fries halfway through cooking, until they are tender when pierced with a fork and golden brown on the edges.
Comments
Sweet potatoes are a North Carolina staple available at every major chain, and the other ingredients are pantry basics you already own, making this genuinely zero-hassle shopping. The stated 30 minutes is honest—cutting and roasting takes exactly that—and the per-serving cost is around $0.50, driven only by sweet potato bulk pricing. This is a forgiving side that reheats well in a 375°F oven and works for families of any size without fussiness. The only thing keeping this from a 5.0 is that it's functionally a glorified vegetable chip with no protein, so it's a side or snack rather than a meal builder.
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