Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Dipping Sauce

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Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Dipping Sauce

Crispy baked sweet potato fries seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a touch of spice, served with a creamy homemade dipping sauce. This easy, flavorful side dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, healthy snacks, or anyone craving crunchy sweet potato fries at home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 419kcal

Author: Love Keil

Equipment

baking sheet

Ingredients

For Sweet Potato Fries

2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ¼-inch fries
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste

For the Dipping Sauce

½ cup mayo
2 tablespoons ketchup
⅛ teaspoon paprika
pinch sea salt

Instructions

Prep the Sweet Potato Fries:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the cut sweet potato fries into a large resealable bag or mixing bowl. Add the avocado oil and toss until every fry is evenly coated.
Season the Fries:
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper (optional for heat).Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the fries, then seal the bag and shake—or toss in the bowl—until the fries are fully coated.
Bake Until Crispy:
Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each fry to help them crisp up.Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potato fries are crispy, golden, and lightly browned on the edges.

Make the Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, paprika, and salt until smooth and creamy.Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.
Serve:
Serve the hot, crispy sweet potato fries with your homemade dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy immediately for the best texture!

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Notes

Try to cut the sweet potatoes the same size — I know it’s tempting to rush, but it really helps them bake evenly and get nice and crispy.
A little cornstarch goes a long way! It’s the secret trick that makes the fries crisp up in the oven.
Spread the fries out on the baking sheet. If they’re too close, they steam instead of crisp… and we want crunchy, not soggy!
Don’t forget to flip them halfway — it makes such a difference.
If you like a little heat, add extra cayenne. If you don’t, you can leave it out completely.
Want them extra crispy? Leave them in for a few more minutes or pop them under the broiler for a sec. Just keep an eye on them — they go from perfect to burnt fast!
These fries are definitely the best right out of the oven. They soften as they sit, so dig in while they’re hot.
And feel free to play with the dipping sauce! A squeeze of lemon or a dash of hot sauce makes it even better.

Hope you love these crispy sweet potato fries as much as I do! They’re one of those recipes you end up making again and again because they’re just so simple and so good. If you try them, let me know how they turned out — or what fun twist you added. I’m always here for new dipping sauce ideas! ✨

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