Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

4.64 from 11 votes

Naturally sweetened and seasoned with herbs and spices, these sweet potato fries are a taste explosion!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

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

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.