Description
Crispy sweet potato fries from Ina Garten bring Mediterranean-inspired flavor to classic comfort cuisine. Mediterranean herbs and olive oil elevate these golden, perfectly seasoned fries that you’ll want to serve alongside roasted meats or enjoy as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Oil Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius), ensuring an optimal roasting temperature for the sweet potatoes.
- Transform the whole sweet potatoes into elegant spears by slicing them lengthwise, then cutting each half into three elongated wedges, creating uniform pieces for consistent cooking.
- Arrange the sweet potato spears on a large sheet pan, drizzling generously with extra virgin olive oil and carefully distributing the wedges to create a single, uncrowded layer that allows proper caramelization.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing seasoning blend by mixing brown sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, then methodically sprinkle this mixture across the potato spears to ensure even coverage.
- Position the seasoned sweet potato spears in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 15 minutes, then gently rotate each piece using a wide spatula to promote uniform browning.
- Continue roasting for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, monitoring the potatoes until they develop a beautiful golden-brown exterior with crisp edges and a tender interior.
- Remove from the oven and finish with a delicate final sprinkle of flaky sea salt, serving immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes into uniform, sharp-edged spears to guarantee consistent cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Massage olive oil generously across every surface of the potato spears, creating a golden, even coating that promises delectable browning.
- Strategically position spears on baking sheet without overcrowding, allowing each piece breathable space for perfect crispness and caramelization.
- Midway through roasting, carefully flip each spear to ensure balanced, gorgeous browning across all surfaces.
- Immediately after removing from oven, shower fries with a delicate sprinkle of salt while they’re piping hot, ensuring seasoning adheres perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg