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Did you know you can make quick and easy sweet potato fries without oil and without frying? This recipe for oven baked sweet potato fries comes out perfectly seasoned and tasty every time. Oil free and vegan sweet potato fries make a delectable side dish for meals, or a healthy snack with a yummy dipping sauce.
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Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love this Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe!
- Ingredients for Sweet Potato Fries – No Oil!
- How To Make Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Fries Without Oil
- Spice Variations
- Toni’s Recipe Tips for Sweet Potato Fries
- FAQs for Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- What to Eat with Sweet Potato Fries
- Even More Yummy Veggie Fries
- Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Why You’ll Love this Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe!
Sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious pantry staple that can turn into a myriad of easy and appetizing meals and sides. These quick and easy sweet potato fries that are perfectly seasoned and tender is one of my favorite preparations. It’s like a the classic French fry but with a sweet and colorful twist.
Plus, this easy and healthy option of oven baked sweet potato fries skips the messy frying and the unhealthy oils! It’s quick to prep, easy to throw in the oven, and then just a matter of letting them cool enough to devour! If you’re a fan of tender fries, this is the choice for you, as they don’t cook up super crispy. Without the deep-fried oil coating, they stay soft yet coated with savory seasoning that will have you licking your fingers clean!
Even better, these deliciously sweet and savory sweet potato fries are a bargain compared to take-out, with an estimated cost per serving of only $.50!
Pair these roasted sweet potato fries with white bean burgers or chickpea quinoa burgers to create a meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients for Sweet Potato Fries – No Oil!
Make the best oven baked sweet potato fries in the oven using pantry staples to cook up a flavorful side the whole family will devour!
- Sweet potatoes: The heart of the dish. Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes without any dark spots or signs of discoloration.
- Seasonings: This recipe for homemade sweet potato fries uses smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to flavor the sweet potatoes. The aromatic and zesty flavors make the perfect pair for the sweetness of the potatoes.
- Salt and ground black pepper: Just a touch to bring all the flavors together.
How To Make Quick and Easy Sweet Potato Fries Without Oil
Here’s exactly how to make sweet potato fries in the oven – no oil and no deep frying!
Preparations:
- First, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F so it will be ready when you’re done prepping the potatoes.
- Meanwhile, scrub the outside of the potatoes well. If you want, you can also peel the potatoes.
Step 1: First, cut the sweet potatoes into fry-size pieces about ½-inch thick. Then, place the pieces in a bowl or large Ziplock/Stasher bag.
Step 2: Next, mix all the spices in a small bowl. Then, add the seasonings to the potatoes and toss until the fries are completely covered.
Step 3: Finally, spread them out on a non-stick baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove from the oven and serve them immediately.
Spice Variations
- Cajun Sweet Potato Fries: Use your favorite blend of cajun spices or blackening spices.
- Fresh herb: Dice up some fresh rosemary and thyme to add to the seasoning mix.
- Jerk Style: Replace the seasonings with spicy jerk seasoning.
- Taco Sweet Potato Fries: Use your favorite taco seasoning in place of the other spices in the recipe.
Toni’s Recipe Tips for Sweet Potato Fries
- More nutrition. Leave the peels on and scrub well.
- Evenly cut. For even cooking make sure the fries are all cut into similar sized pieces.
- Single-layer. The oven-baked sweet potato fries cook better when laid out in an even layer on the cooking pan. If necessary, use two baking sheets.
- High temperature: Cooking these oven fries works best at a high temperature. It’s what gives the outside some crispiness.
FAQs for Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
They can be a part of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. This recipe skips the oil and bakes them so they are healthier. When comparing sweet potatoes to regular potatoes, they have a more robust micronutrient profile. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin A, are higher in potassium, and may have a lower glycemic index than white potatoes.
Yes, they are generally gluten-free and this recipe is for sure. Just be careful to check any seasoning mixes for added gluten-containing ingredients. When eating sweet potato fries you haven’t made, such as at a restaurant, you may also need to check for hidden ingredients which may not be gluten-free, or possible cross-contamination, if that is a concern.
What to Eat with Sweet Potato Fries
Delectable oven baked sweet potato fries without oil make a great side dish for so many types of meals. Here are some of my favorites for serving!
- Burgers: Try with any or all of these delicious Veggie Burgers options.
- Sandwiches: A hearty sandwich also pairs well with these quick and easy fries. Consider a Tofu Pesto Sandwich, Tempeh Sandwich, or Crispy Buffalo Tofu Sandwich.
- Wraps: Go lighter with Tofu Lettuce Wraps, BBQ Chickpea Wraps, or Hummus Tortilla Wraps.
- Sides/Apps: Make a yummy snack spread for a game day or movie night, including BBQ Cauliflower Wings, Quinoa Tater Tots, and Black Bean ‘Meat’ Balls.
- Kid-Friendly Meal: Kids will gobble up these sweet fries, especially when paired with Crispy Breaded Tofu Sticks, and Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese.
Dipping Sauces for Sweet Potato Fries
One of the fun ways to serve up these healthy fries with sweet potatoes is with a dipping sauce. As a snack or for groups, you might even want to pick 2-3 sweet potato dipping sauces to give a variety for everyone to enjoy.
- Spicy Ketchup
- Avocado Ranch
- Guacamole
- Vegan Ranch
- Tahini Dip
- Vegan Garlic Sauce
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Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Cut potatoes into fry-size pieces about ½-inch thick.
- Mix spices in a small bowl. Place fries into a bowl or large ziplock bag.
- Add seasonings and toss until fries are covered with seasoning.
- Place on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
Notes
- More nutrition. Leave the peels on and scrub well.
- Evenly cut. For even cooking make sure the fries are all cut into similar size pieces.
- Single-layer. The oven baked sweet potato fries cook better when laid out in an even layer on the cooking pan. If necessary, use two baking sheets.
- High temperature: Cooking these oven fries works best at a high temperature. It’s what gives the outside some crispiness.
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Hi Barbara! That is so amazing of you and I know Toni would appreciate that so much! Hope you enjoy whichever cookbook you decide to get 🙂 They are all awesome!
Absolutely fantastic! Mine did not come out crispy, but I love them anyway. What wondering how to get them crispy? A very healthy alternative. I get so much from this site, I get at least one or two recipes a week!
Hi Katherine. So glad you enjoyed the recipe! These fries will be a lot softer compared to deep-fried fries, or fries baked with an oil coating – but they do consistently come out so tasty!
I’m making them for the fourth time in two weeks. Everyone loves them! They are even yummy leftover and cold.
That is so awesome to hear! They’re the best potatoes. Enjoy! 🙂
New to plant based eating. Have not made this yet but love sweet potato fries! Just wondering how does the seasonings stick to the fried? Apologize if this is a silly question but I have always used a spray oil or regular oil
Not a silly question at all! The seasonings will stick onto the moisture of the fries themselves 🙂 hope you give it a try and enjoy them!
Kids love these! And it is so simple and quick to make!
The quick and easy ones are my favorite! So glad your kiddos loved these fries!
My absolute favorite savory snack! These sweet potato fries are the BEST!
Gotta love sweet potato fries!
These sweet potato fries look amazing!
You’d love them! They’re too good!
Homemade food is always fresh and tastes amazing! Love these
Agreed! Always the best!
Gotta love sweet potato fries! So so good!
i love a good batch of yam fries and these were awesome and not soggy!
Nothing like a crisp sweet potato fry!
These sweet potato fries are perfect! Crispy and sweet!
Right?! They turn out so so good!
What flavorful sweet potato fries! Love your dipping sauce suggestions as well. Thank you!
So many ways to enjoy these fries!
I used to make sweet potato recipes all the time when my kids were babies, thank you for reminding me of it! They loved these beautiful fries!
So glad you all enjoyed this recipe! Nothing like a good sweet potato fry!