Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes, 5" long; 3 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice); Optional Seasonings; salt and pepper (to taste); paprika (1/2 teaspoon, optional); garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon, optional)

Source: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Sweet potato fries are a quick and delicious way to add flavor and color to your dinner plate.

Makes

6 Servings

Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes, 5" long
3 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
Optional Seasonings
salt and pepper (to taste)
paprika (1/2 teaspoon, optional)
garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon, optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
In a large bowl, toss slices in olive oil until coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees F until tender and golden brown (about 20 minutes), turning occasionally to brown evenly.

Notes

Learn more about: Sweet Potatoes

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