Crispy, golden and packed with flavour – here sweet potato fries are oven-baked to perfection.
Ever tried to oven-bake a batch of perfectly golden, crunchy sweet potato fries, but always seem to end up with a disappointing pile of floppy orange sadness? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. The trick to ensure no more soggy fries? A little cornflour (cornstarch) magic, understanding that – like many of us – the fries need space, and some patience to let them do their crisping thing before you flip them over. The space thing is really important, as if the fries are piled on top of each other they’ll steam instead of crisp. And don’t skip the cornflour as you need this to create the beautiful crunchy coating as it absorbs moisture from the potatoes. As well as space, the fries need a little rest after all that oven work, so let them be for 5 minutes before you dive in.
Because the fries are oven-baked, there’s no stove-hovering, no deep-frying, no stove-splattering, no excessive amounts of oil and no big cleanup. What you will have, though, is amazingly crunchy fries that are so delicious they’ll be lucky to make it from baking tray to serving plate.
I love to dunk the fries in my spicy gochujang mayo, homemade ranch or garlic aioli … but the choice is yours. The fries make a mean side for any burgers or my Southern “Fried” Baked Chicken Strips. If there are leftovers (which I strongly doubt), they will keep for up to 3 days. Just give them a quick reheat in the oven or air fryer before serving.
The trick is to avoid overcrowding the tray. If the fries are piled on top of each other, they’ll steam instead of crisp. Also, don’t skip the cornflour (cornstarch) – it helps create that crispy coating.
Yes! Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Feel free to switch up the flavours! Try Cajun seasoning, garlic powder or a sprinkle of parmesan after baking.
Yes, but store them in cold water in the fridge to stop them from browning. Just be sure to pat them completely dry before baking.
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Zainab says:
Perfect. The whole family loved them.
Nicole says:
Fabulous to hear, Zainab! Thanks also for the rating! Nic x