By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
120 cal · 135 min
Baked Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Recipe GLPRf382301d0e727b
Crispy, golden baked sweet potato fries seasoned with aromatic Creole spices including cayenne and coriander. These fries are soaked to remove excess starch, then tossed with a flavorful oil-based coating and baked until tender inside with a caramelized exterior. A delicious and spicy appetizer inspired by Louisiana Creole cuisine.
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Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
Directions
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water, then pat dry. Peel them if desired, or leave the skin on for extra fiber. Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter into 1/4-inch-thick fries.
Place the cut sweet potato fries into a large bowl filled with cold water. Let them soak for about 1 hour to remove excess starch. This helps create a crispier exterior when baked.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Drain the soaked sweet potato fries in a colander and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels—removing excess moisture is key for crispiness.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil, creole seasoning, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, and ground coriander. Stir together until well blended and the oil is fully incorporated with all the spices.
Add the dried sweet potato fries to the spiced oil mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly until every fry is evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on one or two baking sheets lined with parchment paper, arranging them in a single layer without crowding.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and use a spatula to flip each fry over.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, until the fries are golden brown and crispy on all sides with a tender interior. Thinner fries may finish cooking sooner, so check for doneness starting around 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot and crispy. Season with additional salt to taste if desired.
Comments
Sweet potato fries are a Charlotte-friendly dish—North Carolina grows plenty of sweet potatoes and they're stocked year-round at all major chains like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI. The ingredient list is straightforward and available everywhere, though the stated 135-minute time is misleading; actual prep is 10–15 minutes, with the majority being bake time, so this is genuinely hands-off but you're waiting nearly two hours for fries. At roughly $1.50 to $2 per serving depending on oil choice, the cost is reasonable. The dish reheats decently in an oven or air fryer and works as a side or snack, though it's best eaten fresh and slightly crispy on the same day.
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