These delicious and easy Sweet Potato Fries are a tasty vegetable side that works well with so many main dishes. Ready to serve in around 30 minutes and seasoned with honey and herbs.

sweet potato fries on a plate with herbs.

This post may include affiliate links that earn us a small commission from your purchases at no extra cost to you.

What’s in this Sweet Potato Fries Recipe?

You really can never have enough side dish recipes, and if you are bored with regular French fries, sweet potates are a great way to mix things up. They work well with so many mains and are a great way to get an extra helping of vegetables into your day.

  • Sweet Potatoes: A sweeter, earthier, and nuttier alternative to regular potatoes.
  • Oil: I like grapeseed oil, but vegetable or peanut oil also works.
  • Honey: Adds a pop of floral sweetness that balances the spices.
  • Blackened Seasoning: A spicy blend of sweet and smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion and garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Garlic Powder: Enhances the sweet and earthy flavor of the potatoes.
  • Dried Basil: Adds a sweet and savory note and a pop of green color.
  • Ground Cumin: Adds a hint of savory nuttiness that compliments the sweet potato.

Pro Tip: Make them vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup.

Variations on Baked Sweet Potato Fries

You can season these fries however you like! Try Creole seasoning, ranch seasoning, Italian seasoning, or herbs de Provence. Check out my ultimate spice list for more inspiration!

a series of photos showing how to make sweet potato fries.
Email This Recipe
Enter your email and we’ll send the recipe directly to you!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Are sweet potato fries healthy?

Sweet potatoes are an amazing source of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber and lots of other goodies.

How do you cut sweet potatoes for fries?

Cut them in half lengthwise, then place the flat sides down and slice them into evenly-sized strips.

Can you make them ahead of time?

These fries are best served straight out of the oven, but you can prep them ahead of time. You can cut the sweet potatoes a couple of days ahead – keep them in the fridge in cold water so that they don’t dry out. You can season the fries a few hours before you need to bake them.

Why won’t my sweet potato fries get crispy?

Your fries will come out of the oven wet if you have overcrowded the sheet pan. Place them in a single layer over two pans or cook them in batches. If you lay the fries on top of each other, they will steam rather than crisp up.

Can I fry them instead?

I prefer to oven-bake these fries, it’s a more hands-off process and healthier too. However, if you opt for frying, you will get a super crunchy side. You can deep fry them or use an air fryer.

sweet potato fries on a baking sheet.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover sweet potato fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.

How to Freeze

Freeze sweet potato fries in a single layer on a lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen for 15-20 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

These fries are perfect to serve alongside any sandwich or burger recipe. And they’re a great thing to serve the kids with any of their favorite dinners. I love them with a crispy chicken sandwich, turkey sloppy joes, air fryer fish sticks, Kentucky fried chicken, homemade chicken nuggets, or ham and cheese sliders.

sweet potato fries on a plate with parsley.
Recipe Card

Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

4.64 from 11 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin
sweet potato fries on a plate with herbs.
Naturally sweetened and seasoned with herbs and spices, these sweet potato fries are a taste explosion!
Save this recipe!
Enter your email and we’ll send the recipe directly to you, plus new recipes weekly!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 sweet potatoes cut into ¼- ½ inch matchsticks
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil you can also use vegetable or peanut oil
  • ¼ cup honey plus more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cut sweet potatoes into thick matchsticks (at least ¼- ½ inch thick).
    2 sweet potatoes
    sweet potato fries on a cutting board.
  • Drizzle on grapeseed oil and honey and coat the sweet potatoes.
    2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, ¼ cup honey
    roasted sweet potato fries in a glass bowl.
  • Toss sweet potatoes with blackened seasoning, garlic powder, basil, and cumin.
    1 teaspoon blackened seasoning, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    sweet potato fries in a glass bowl.
  • Place potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. For a crispier fry, spread the potatoes out so that they are in a single layer and not touching one another. I like to make these in batches.
    sweet potato fries on a baking sheet.
  • Turn sweet potatoes over and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until they reach desired crispiness.
    sweet potato fries on a baking sheet.
  • If you would like even crispier potatoes, turn on broiler for an additional 2-4 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
  • Take potatoes out of oven and drizzle with additional honey (optional, see note) and chopped parsley, optional. Serve and enjoy.
    Chopped fresh parsley

Video

Becky’s Tips

  • I found that drizzling honey over the sweet potato fries after their finished baking does contribute to some of the sogginess, but I found that the flavor outweighed the texture. It’s optional.
  • These fries work well with any meal where you would usually serve fries. Chicken, fish and meat dishes all work great.
  • Make them vegan by swapping the honey for maple syrup.
Storage: Store sweet potato fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 198mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 16041IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you make this? Leave a comment!

More Sweet Potato Recipes We Love

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

4.64 from 11 votes (11 ratings without comment)
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

2 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Lori Coleman
Lori Coleman
September 30, 2020 7:59 pm

Hi. I have a question.can you put these in the airfryer? Thanks Becky.

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 3, 2020 11:15 am
Reply to  Lori Coleman

You can give it a shot, Lori!