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Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Published: Sep 17, 2019 · Modified: Mar 15, 2023 by Marisa Moore·

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Chipotle-Baked-Sweet-Potato-Fries in a bowl

These healthy baked sweet potato fries are an easy to prepare side dish or appetizer. By adding a seasoning blend with chipotle powder, garlic, and onion, these spicy sweet potato fries are full of flavor!

baked sweet potato fries in bowl

This recipe was originally published on November 5, 2012.

Fall is in full swing in most of the country!  Now is the perfect time to enjoy and celebrate the fall harvest – starting with sweet potatoes!

At only 100 calories per serving, sweet potatoes are one of the highest sources of beta carotene and are a good source of vitamin C, fiber and potassium. Sweet potatoes are perfect for any plate but especially for people with diabetes and anyone. (I originally wrote this post for National Diabetes Month though.)

Sweet potatoes are lower on the glycemic index compared to white potatoes and deliver chart-topping vitamin A for eye health. The fiber helps with blood glucose control and weight management and the potassium helps control blood pressure. With all of these benefits and more, sweet potatoes can proudly flaunt the title: superfood.

How to choose the best sweet potatoes

Choose small sweet potatoes which tend to have the sweetest, richest flavor.  Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling them for the best flavor and nutrient retention. Roasting also enhances the natural sweetness so they are perfect for this recipe.

liced sweet potato wedges on a sheet pan

How to make crispy baked sweet potato fries

The key to making crispy baked sweet potato fries is two-fold, well maybe a bit more..

Slice the fries evenly. Fries that are about the same size and length will cook more evenly. This way you don’t end up with burnt pieces mixed soft or uncooked fries.

Dry the raw potatoes. When roasting or baking, you generally want to make sure there’s no extra water between the food and the pan. The oil will also help with achieving a nice color.

Don’t crowd the pan. If you add too many fries to the pan, the food will steam and not get crispy. 

Use a hot oven. In this case, I preheated the oven to 425 F. Starting the fries in a hot oven will help the sweet potatoes to naturally caramelize.

You can use the same method with other root vegetables like my Herb Roasted Parsnip Fries.

What to eat with baked sweet potato fries?

These sweet potato fries go especially well with a black bean or veggie burger. If you’re not into veggie burgers try a turkey burger with these easy fries on the side. You can also eat them as-is with a tasty dip or drizzle of sweet peanut sauce. 

Sweet-and-Smoky-Sweet-Potato-Fries in a bowl

Looking for more sweet potato recipes? Here are a couple of my faves:

Roasted Kale Sweet Potato Bowls

Brown Butter Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Twice Baked Sweet Potato Pudding

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Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Marisa Moore, RDN
These healthy baked sweet potato fries are an easy to prepare side dish or appetizer. By adding a seasoning blend with chipotle powder, garlic, and onion, these spicy sweet potato fries are full of flavor! Serve these sweet potato fries as an appetizer or as a side to an open-faced turkey burger or a grilled chicken or fish dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes scrubbed (peeling is optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Coarse salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Slice the potatoes lengthwise into fries. Place the potatoes into a large mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil, chipotle chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder. Make sure all fries are evenly coated.
  • Spread the fries onto the pan in a single layer. Don’t crowd the pan.
  • Roast at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until slightly browned, turning once. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16384IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Holly Larson

    November 06, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!

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    • Marisa

      November 06, 2012 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks Holly! Let me know how they turn out!

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