Name: Best Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 tsp salt; black pepper

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Best Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges about 3/4 inch thick.

Place the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with the chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Use a rubber spatula to toss the sweet potatoes until they are evenly coated.

Transfer the sweet potatoes to the baking sheet and arrange so there is as much space between the wedges as possible.

Roast the sweet potatoes on middle rack of oven for 12 minutes.

Carefully flip the sweet potatoes. Continue roasting until they are tender and slightly charred at the edges, 10-14 minutes.

Check to see that sweet potatoes are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soak for Crispness 💧
Soak cut sweet potato fries in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch, resulting in crispier exteriors and fluffier interiors.
Spice Blooming Technique 🌶️
Toast your cayenne pepper and chili powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing with oil to unlock deeper, more complex spice flavors.
Uniform Cutting Method ✂️
Cut sweet potatoes into consistent 1/4-inch thick fries to ensure even cooking and identical texture throughout your batch.
Oil Temperature Mastery 🔥
Preheat your baking sheet and oil to 425°F before adding fries to create an immediate sear that locks in crispness while preventing sogginess.
Layering Seasoning Strategy 🧂
Toss fries with half the seasoning before cooking, then finish with remaining spices immediately after removing from heat for layered flavor intensity.