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I love these delicious and easy Sweet Potato Fries as a side with our favorite mains. Sweet potatoes go well with so many main dishes, and these honey and herb fries are ready to serve in around 30 minutes.
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I’m always looking for new side dish ideas, and when I get tired of regular French fries, sweet potatoes are my favorite way to switch things up. They go with just about everything, and I love that I can sneak in some extra veggies without it feeling like a chore. Plus, sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber—so I feel good about serving them (and eating them, too!).
In this recipe, I’ve used a blackened seasoning but you can season these fries however you like! Whether you want to try a flavorful Creole seasoning, a cool ranch seasoning, or use a variety of herbs like Italian seasoning, or herbs de Provence, the fries will taste great. Check out my ultimate spice list for more inspiration!
Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes cut into ¼-½ inch matchsticks
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil you can also use vegetable or peanut oil
- ¼ cup honey plus more for drizzling, use maple syrup for vegan fries
- 1 tsp blackened seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cut sweet potatoes into thick matchsticks (at least ¼-½ inch thick). Cut them in half lengthwise, then place the flat sides down and slice them into evenly-sized strips.2 sweet potatoes
- Drizzle on grapeseed oil and honey and coat the sweet potatoes.2 tbsp grapeseed oil, ¼ cup honey
- Toss sweet potatoes with blackened seasoning, garlic powder, basil, and cumin.1 tsp blackened seasoning, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp ground cumin
- Place potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. For a crispier fry, spread the potatoes out so that they are in a single layer and not touching one another. I like to make these in batches.
- Turn sweet potatoes over and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until they reach desired crispiness.
- If you would like even crispier potatoes, turn on broiler for an additional 2-4 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Take potatoes out of oven and drizzle with additional honey and chopped parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy.chopped fresh parsley
Becky’s Tips
- I found that drizzling honey over the sweet potato fries after they are finished baking does contribute to some of the sogginess, but I found that the flavor outweighed the texture. It’s optional.
- If you opt for frying, you will get a super crunchy side. You can deep fry or use an air fryer.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Sweet Potato Fries Step by Step
Slice the sweet potatoes and preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut 2 sweet potatoes into thick matchsticks (at least ¼-½ inch thick). Cut them in half lengthwise, then place the flat sides down and slice them into evenly-sized strips.
Coat the sweet potatoes: Drizzle with 2 tbsp grapeseed oil and coat with ¼ cup honey.
Season the sweet potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tsp blackened seasoning, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp basil, and 1 tsp cumin.
Bake: Place potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. For a crispier fry, spread the potatoes out so that they are in a single layer and not touching one another. I like to make these in batches.
Flip the sweet potatoes: Turn sweet potatoes over and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until they reach desired crispiness.
If you would like even crispier potatoes, turn on the broiler for an additional 2-4 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Garnish and serve: Take potatoes out of the oven and drizzle with additional honey and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy.
How to Store
These fries are best served straight out of the oven, but you can prep them ahead of time. You can cut the sweet potatoes a couple of days ahead—keep them in the fridge in cold water so that they don’t dry out. You can season the fries a few hours before you need to bake them.
Store leftover sweet potato fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.
Freeze sweet potato fries in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen for 15-20 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
These fries are perfect to serve alongside any sandwich or burger recipe. And they’re a great thing to serve the kids with any of their favorite dinners. I love them with a crispy chicken sandwich, some simple turkey sloppy joes, and they make the ultimate combination with air fryer fish sticks.
Hi. I have a question.can you put these in the airfryer? Thanks Becky.
You can give it a shot, Lori!