Perfect Oven Sweet Potato Fries

Step 4: Put the fries on the baking sheet!

Just throw them all on there.

Sprinkle a good pinch of sea salt over them, and then apply a ton of freshly ground black pepper. I like to keep mine more chunky because it gives them a nice bite. :D

Drizzle with olive oil (Probably about 1/8 cup, I don't know, I just eyeball things.)

Now, mix it all together on the baking sheet. Make sure you're scooping the salt, pepper and oil from the bottom and mixing it in. Don't let the tastiness go to waste!

At this point you can add more olive oil if you want - just don't drown them. They should look glossy, but they shouldn't be sitting in a pool of olive oil.

Once everything's mixed, space out the fries on the baking sheet. Make sure they're all evenly spaced and not touching. They'll get soggy otherwise!

Comments

[slytface]

awesome! I had some yams and I used them with this recipe. HMMM HMMM good.

[Drinky]

Fun read and great instructions! I'm excited to be making these in just a few moments... Love your writing style; the "apply a ton of freshly ground black pepper" made me smile, then you mention how you eyeball things... which are both exactly how I cook, so it makes total sense!

[Bicycleman]

I like using a ziploc bag for this step, espescially if I'm using many herbs or spices. Just mix the seasonnings in the bag, add oil, add potatoes, close and shake, shake, shake! This whole recipe also works great for butternut squashes.

[rainbowlory]

i just love zippy bags for everything mess goes in the trash!!!

[shumaD]

and in the landfill!

[Julesizn]

Thank you, Jessyratfink, for this excellent recipe!! I made the fries for my husband on Super Bowl Sunday and we both loved them! This was my first time to bake them successfully. I SO appreciate your detailed instructions. My failed attempts included soggy, burnt, and odd-shaped fries...all of which you addressed and explained why it was important to follow your advice. I will make them more often now. They were sweet, crispy, and soooo yummy! I love serving a dish that everyone says "mmm" when I set it on the table. Thanks again.

[jessyratfink]

Yay! I'm so happy you guys liked them. :D

[suayres]

Or you can put 'em in a big mixing bowl & toss everything together. I'd think you can vary the seasonings with everything from cinnamon to curry powder to chili powder. Sweet potatoes are a perfect blank canvas!