Community Pick
Oven Fried Sweet Potatoes
"When we first got married my husband wouldn't go near sweet potatoes. Now he asks me to specifically make these for him."
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
directions
- Cut the potatoes into thin wedges.
- Pile them in a bowl and cover them with cold water.
- Let rest 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Coat a baking sheet with vegetable spray.
- Set aside.
- Drain the potatoes and dry them with paper towels.
- Press the potatoes with paper towels to remove all water.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the potatoes with oil, tossing the potatoes to disburse it.
- Then sprinkle with pepper, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper.
- Bake the potatoes at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.
- Turn over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle potatoes with garlic and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes or until crisp and brown.
- Serve immediately.
Questions & Replies
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Do you, or, can you peel the sweet potatoes first and then cut into wedges?
Reviews
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Mirjam you are truely Zaar's sweet potato Maven ! The roasting intensifies the sweet potato flavor so that it is the perfect foil for the black and cayenne pepper. The garlic adds another layer of flavor and a bit of crunch. Next time I think I'll add a bit of rosemary and serve it with lamb, then maybe thyme, for a roast beef _ how about some sage with pork and then ------ -
5 star all the way - We loved this recipe. Nice & peppy served with a juicy burger. Thanks Mirj for a lovely addition to our Saturday night dinner 3 July 10 Made again and enjoyed just as much!
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Very tasty!! Loved the flavour & tenderness. I will be more attentive to making the fries the same size next time - I had a little trouble with some burning before others were cooked thoroughly. -
These are so delicious! We make them at least once a week. When I make them into wedges them seem to burn, so I cut mine into about 1 inch wide and 1/2 inch thick fries. And they usually don't take quite as long to cook this way...maybe half the time. I especially love the chunks of garlic at the end....Amazing...Will be making these FOREVER! :) -
The most perfect oven sweet potato fries! They had the best seasoning and great fluffy texture on the inside. Make a big batch and keep them in the fridge for a snack or a great addition to your weekly lunches.
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Tweaks
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Another great sweet potato recipe! I didn't feel like mincing garlic, so just used garlic powder. I also used a little bit of montreal steak seasoning instead of plain black pepper to add a little bit more kick. -
Yummy, slightly crispy. I used chili powder in place of the cayenne pepper, my choice. Used olive oil in place of canola oil. I think that soaking the sweet potatoes does make for a crisper potato. Thanks, Will be making again.
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Mirj....these were great. I didn't use the oil, but sprayed them with my Pampered Chef oil spritzer....saved a few calories. Also sprinkled with garlic powder instead of the minced garlic. Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed them...thanks
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