Best Crispy Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Set a pot of water on medium-high heat to boil.
• Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes, slice them into roughly 1/3 inch sheets, then into roughly 1/3 inch thick fries. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Once the water has boiled, add the vinegar and a 3 finger pinch of salt, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add the sweet potato fries to the boiling water and set a timer for 6 minutes. When the time is up, drain the fries into a colander. Using a fork lightly scratch the surface of the fries to help the slurry mixture mix into the nooks and crannies.
• Meanwhile, add the 50 g cornstarch and 80 g of cold water to a bowl. Stir until completely combined with no clumps remaining. Add the still hot, drained fries to the bowl and toss until the slurry thickens and sticks to the fries. If you need a little more cornstarch feel free to add it. The mixture should lightly coat the fries.
• Using tongs, move the fries to a wire rack over a large baking sheet. Evenly space the fries so none of them are touching. Using a squirt bottle or spoon, drizzle the peanut oil over the fries trying to get an even coating over each one (you could also use a baking spray though I didn't find it works as well). Add the sweet potatoes to the oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
• Pull the baking sheet out and flip the fries with a spatula. At this point, you should be able to see some blistering on the outside but the fries won't be overly crisp. If they look a little dry, drizzle over more peanut oil. Add them back to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes. At this point, they should be slightly browned and crispy though it could take longer depending on the size of the fry, how crowded the pan is or the oil used. If they aren't crispy, let them go longer!
• Pour in the fries into a bowl. Immediately a pinch of salt and a couple of cranks of black pepper. Toss the fries in the seasoning and enjoy with the dipping sauce of your choice. Feel free to add spices, fresh herbs, cheeses, or any flavorings of your choice during this stage.

CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Half the potatoes, then cut into 1/2 inch wedges.
• Toss with oil, salt and pepper in medium bowl.
• Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a nonstick baking sheet.
• Bake, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 35 minutes.

CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to about 400°F.
• Wash and cut potatoes into fries. Use only parts with the skin on.
• Cover with whipped egg whites and then taco seasoning.
• Toss in a ziploc bag with flour. Use a lot or a little depending on how crispy you want them.
• Spray pan with Pam and cover with salt to prevent sticking.
• Lay fries out flat and don't let any touch.
• Cook for about 7 minutes then five with the broiler.
• Turn and do the same thing until they're brown but not burned.

REALLY CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Peel and cut sweet potatoes into fries no thicker than 1/2″. Soak in water for minimum of one hour, but preferably for half a day.
• Drain water from bowl and lift fries out by the handful. Give them a good shake. They should be dry but still have enough moisture on them to allow the cornstarch to stick.
• Put cornstarch in a plastic bag and drop all of your fries inches Blow a little air into the bag, twist the top and shake it vigorously. Lift the fries out onto one or two baking sheets.
• Coat with Olive Oil. The more the crispier and less sticking you'll have, but the less healthy they'll be. Use 2 pans if you have to. You want to make sure the fries aren't crowded on the pan otherwise they'll steam as opposed to getting crispy.
• Bake for 15 minutes then check. Once bottom of fries are getting crisp, flip them over and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
• (for deep frying follow the first 3 steps, but instead of baking them, put them in the deep fryer at it's highest setting for a few minutes).
• Dipping Sauce:.
• Mix together mayo, pepper and Sriracha sauce. Adjust to your taste.
• Please note : This recipe does have a bit of a learning curve. It may take a few attempts to get your proportions of corn starch and oil correct. If you it doesn't work for you, it's not the recipe it's either a) your technique or b) your baking pan.

CRISPY (BAKED) SWEET POTATO AND CARROT SHOESTRING FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spiralize (or julienne) the sweet potato and carrots. Combine the salt, cumin, and cornstarch in a small bowl. In a large mixing bowl, pour the olive oil over the spiralized vegetables. Stir to coat evenly. Stir in the spices. Lay the veggies as flat as possible on a large baking sheet. Squeeze lime juice evenly over the top. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, and watching to make sure they don't get too crispy. Combine the ketchup and Greek yogurt to make a creamy dip for the fries!

MCCAIN CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the McCain Crispy Sweet Potato Fries, preheat the oven to 220°C/430°F/Gas Mark 7. For fan assisted ovens preheat to 210°C/410°F.
• For the chicken, preheat the oven to 210°C.
• Place the peppers, red onion and garlic cloves into a large roasting tray and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Rub the chicken legs on both sides with a little olive oil and then the Mexican fajita seasoning. Sit the seasoned chicken on top and drizzle with some olive oil. Place into the oven for 30 mins or until the chicken legs are cooked through. Remove from the oven and rest.
• 10 minutes before the chicken legs have finished cooking, put the McCain Crispy Sweet Potato Fries on a baking tray in the oven and bake as per packet instructions.
• Once ready, serve the fries with the roasted vegetables and the chicken legs.
• Finish off with a squeeze of lime and some coriander leaves.

CRISPY BREADED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water.
• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cayenne and pepper.
• Cut sweet potato into 1/4-in. strips. Add to egg mixture, a few at a time, and toss to coat. Add to the crumb mixture, a few at a time; seal bag and shake to coat.
• Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray; drizzle with oil. Bake at 450° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally.

CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• How to make sweet potato fries: Preheat oven to 400F and grease a baking sheet. Cut the potatoes into fry shapes (thick or thin), then soak them in water for around 45 minutes. This is the important step to make them crispy! Drain, and pat dry. Toss the fries with the oil or oil spray in a large bowl. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Spread the fries on the baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. For even crispier fries, feel free to leave them in longer or broil for the last 1-2 minutes. A reader also left the advice to cook them on parchment paper, which will absorb some of the moisture.

SKINNY SWEET POTATO FRIES (AND THEY GET CRISPY!)

Steps:

• Peel sweet potatoes (or leave the skins on if you'd like).
• Cut the potatoes in 3/8" fries (like the size you get at a carnival is how it was explained to me).
• Place fries in a glass bowl and cover with water. Let soak for a half hour or more (it's not necessary but it makes a crispier fry).
• Preheat oven to 425.
• Add cornstarch to a large, reclosable, plastic bag.
• Add fries to the bag, close and shake until they are coated with cornstarch. You may have to do that more than once depending on your bag size.
• Lay the fries out on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Toss fries gently with your hands until they are all well covered in oil but try not to knock too much cornstarch off.
• Spread the fries out in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure not to crowd if you want them to get crispy.
• Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until they reach your desired crispiness.
• Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup for dipping, if desired.