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Published April 12, 2013. By Alyssa Brantley 31 Comments

Crispy Baked {Old Bay} Sweet Potato Fries

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Truth be told I have always preferred good old Russet Potatoes over Sweet Potatoes. See, for me it is all about the crispy potato skin and while the I do love the inside of a sweet potato, the skin doesn’t really do it for me.

I even devoted an entire page to how to cook the Perfect Baked Potato in my eBook last year (Think Vegetables First) because I am into crispy baked potato skin like that.

However, as we discussed on Wednesday, our family is doing the #Whole30 (today is Day 5 and I would like a glass of wine thank you very much) and all potatoes except for sweet potatoes are out.

Since sweet potatoes are OK after a workout or occasionally (not intended to be an everyday food for the #Whole30), I thought we could use a little something crispy to get this weekend off to a good start.

Getting sweet potatoes crispy isn’t exactly easy. I decided to soak them to remove some of the starch, pat dry (really well!) and toss them in a coating of Old Bay and tapioca flour. Old Bay because, well seriously it just makes everything better. Tapioca flour because it is one of the few #Whole30 approved “flours” and my instinct was right that it would help the potatoes get crispier.

These Crispy Sweet Potatoes Fries do take a little bit of work but most of it is hands-off and totally worth it. They are crispy, a little spicy, a little sweet – and just all around good!

NOTES:

  • Tapioca Flour a Gluten Free white flour that is made from the Cassava Plant. I found it at Whole Foods but have seen it at many other supermarkets as well as online.
  • If you love Old Bay Seasoning like me, you may want to check out these shrimp, these shrimp and this chicken. I also have a recipe for Old Bay Parsnip Fries in my eBook – Vegetables First.

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Crispy Baked {Old Bay} Sweet Potato Fries
Prep Time: 35 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
 

Crispy sweet potato fries recipe

Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes
  • warm water for soaking
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca flour
Instructions
  1. Wash sweet potatoes. Peel if desired. I prefer to leave the skin on because I like the taste and it is a time-saver. Trim ends and cut into evenly-sized french fries by slicing 1/4" thick lengthwise slices. Slice these 1/4" thick slices into long "fries".

  2. Place cut fries in large bowl of warm water and soak for 30 minutes.

  3. Here is a picture of how cloudy the water looks after 30 minutes - this is some of the starch releasing from the potatoes.

  4. Preheat oven to 450F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Drain potatoes well and pat dry between paper towels.

  5. Return dried potatoes to bowl you used for soaking (make sure the bowl is dry as well!) and add the olive oil. Mix well with your hands until evenly dispersed.

  6. Mix Old Bay and tapioca flour together in a gallon-size storage bag. Add oil-coated potatoes to bag, seal and shake until well coated.

  7. Place fries on baking sheets in one layer with ample room between each fry (or they won't get crispy!).

  8. Bake for 20 minutes. Carefully turn fries, rotate baking sheets and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until crispy but not burnt.

  9. Serve hot and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Baked {Old Bay} Sweet Potato Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 382mg11%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 16115IU322%
Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Crispy Baked Old Bay Sweet Potato Fries.

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Comments

  1. Lakia says

    June 9, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    I tried this recipe and the parchment paper burned!!! I lost a pan of fries but rescued the others one by frying them.

    Is the correct temperature for this recipe 450 degrees??

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 9, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      Hi Lakia,
      That sucks! I suggest switching to tin foil or silpats if you have them. I have made this exact recipe no less than 10x with the parchment and never had an issue but it sounds like either your oven gets really hot or maybe your parchment is coated with something. sorry you lost so many fries!

      Reply
  2. Laurie says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:36 am

    My husband had little faith in me to make crispy sweet potatoes since I have tried numerous times. Dinner was served and he couldn’t stop raving about them! Tasty, crispy, soft in side and simply delicious!!! Thank you so very much 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      May 23, 2013 at 8:53 am

      That is awesome Laurie!!!! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sara says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:14 am

    Tried these last night and they were delicious!! To save time, I had cut, soaked and dried the potatoes the night before and stored them in a sealed container until I was ready for them….I had forgotten to hunt down some tapioca flour, so subbed whole wheat flour, which seemed to work fine. Very crispy and a great use of Old Bay. Definitely going to be my go-to sweet potato recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 18, 2013 at 1:38 pm

      Awesome!!! Love the idea of doing the potato prep the night before – smart!

      Reply
  4. Sara says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    yum yum yum yum yum! I LOVE baked sweet potato fries – I never thought about using old bay but I’ll have to try! I like them with chipotle powder and garlic salt. The inevitable burnt ends are delicious!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 15, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      Chipotle powder is another good one. Try the Old Bay for sure!

      Reply
  5. Joanne says

    April 15, 2013 at 7:08 am

    I’m a serious sweet potato fry LOVER but I can see why you’d prefer the crispy exterior. I don’t know why it’s so much harder to get it on SP fries than it is on regular fries…but I’ll have to try your tapioca flour method!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 15, 2013 at 9:18 am

      I do love mashed sweet potatoes and all kinds of other sweet potato variations, it’s just when it comes to fries, I want them as crispy as possible 🙂

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    April 14, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I love roast sweet potatoes! Never tried them with Old Bay, though – I’ll have to do that. Wonderful idea. And these really do seem extra crispy! Great stuff – thanks.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 15, 2013 at 9:16 am

      Definitely John 🙂

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    April 14, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Alyssa,
    Thank you so much for the great recipe and tips! I love Old Bay, and when I get inundated with sweet potatoes from the the CSA farm share it’s good to know that I can fix something the kids will like.

    Appreciate it!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 15, 2013 at 9:16 am

      I love Old Bay so much – it is such a perfect fry coating!

      Reply
  8. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 13, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    I love sweet potato fries, great tips on how to get them crispy!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 15, 2013 at 9:15 am

      Sure Laura 🙂

      Reply
  9. ashley - baker by nature says

    April 13, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    Ooooh girl, I could eat the whole tray of these!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 15, 2013 at 9:15 am

      It was not easy only eating one serving I’ll tell you that!

      Reply
  10. Shut Up and Cook says

    April 13, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Can I request these the next time I come over?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 13, 2013 at 5:19 pm

      Definitely!

      Reply
  11. Norma Chang says

    April 12, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Those sweet potatoes sure look yummy. Perhaps if you use purple or white sweet potatoes (they have drier texture) you could skip the soaking.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 13, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Great idea Norma! I am going to try that next 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    April 12, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    I need to try the soaking technique. Looks so delish and I love old bay!!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 13, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Yes, it really does help the fries crisp up 🙂

      Reply
  13. Hannah says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:50 am

    French fries really are fabulous, especially homemade ones. I love all the tips for crispy baked fries you share here (the soaking method makes so much sense) and I can’t wait to make a batch. Your photos are making me quite hungry!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 13, 2013 at 9:55 am

      Thanks Hannah – I am a sucker for Fries of any kind!

      Reply
  14. Aggie says

    April 12, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Yum!! Funny, I posted fries too! I usually opt for sweet potatoes for health reasons, but I can’t resist regular ole french fry potatoes. Someone else mentioned soaking before baking, I will have to try that. We love Old Bay in our house!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 13, 2013 at 9:54 am

      The soaking before baking is even better with Russet’s Aggie!

      Reply

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