For this week’s Friday Fave, I’m keeping it simple and satisfying with savory baked sweet potato fries. These come out beautifully caramelized with slightly darkened, rustic edges when baked on parchment paper, no frying, just bold flavor and great texture.
They’re perfect on their own, but even better with a flavorful dipping sauce. Below is the full recipe with exact measurements so you can make them this weekend.
Savory Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the sweet potato wedges out in a single layer, making sure they are not overlapping so they roast properly.
- In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper and chili powder. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the wedges and toss gently to coat.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are tender inside and slightly darkened and crisp on the edges. Let them rest for a few minutes after baking to firm up.
- Serve with a smoky maple barbecue dip, a peanut lime sauce or an Asian-inspired ginger tamari glaze for a bold sweet-and-savory contrast.
If you make them, let me know how they turn out, I’d love to hear your favorite seasoning twist.
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