Star-Shaped Sweet Potato Fries
Star-Shaped Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, optional, for extra crispiness
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for a kick
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
After peeling the sweet potatoes, slice them crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Using various sizes of star-shaped cookie cutters, cut out the sweet potato stars. Reserve any leftover sweet potato scraps for another use, such as roasting or adding to a soup.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato stars with the olive oil until evenly coated. If using, sprinkle the cornstarch over the sweet potatoes and toss again to ensure a light, even coating. This helps achieve extra crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Sprinkle this seasoning blend over the sweet potato stars in the large bowl and toss gently until all the stars are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the seasoned sweet potato stars in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, making sure not to overcrowd them. This is crucial for crisping; if they are too close, they will steam instead of roast.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each sweet potato star. Return the baking sheets to the oven and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy to your liking. Keep a close eye on them during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a fun and delicious side dish.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Star-Shaped Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, optional, for extra crispiness
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for a kick
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
After peeling the sweet potatoes, slice them crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Using various sizes of star-shaped cookie cutters, cut out the sweet potato stars. Reserve any leftover sweet potato scraps for another use, such as roasting or adding to a soup.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato stars with the olive oil until evenly coated. If using, sprinkle the cornstarch over the sweet potatoes and toss again to ensure a light, even coating. This helps achieve extra crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Sprinkle this seasoning blend over the sweet potato stars in the large bowl and toss gently until all the stars are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the seasoned sweet potato stars in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, making sure not to overcrowd them. This is crucial for crisping; if they are too close, they will steam instead of roast.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each sweet potato star. Return the baking sheets to the oven and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy to your liking. Keep a close eye on them during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a fun and delicious side dish.