Our crispy gluten-free sweet potato fries are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and cook in just 30 minutes. Learn how to cut a sweet potato into matchstick fries that roast perfectly every time.
Sweet potato fries pair perfectly with everything from oven-baked burgers and grilled steaks to air-fried chicken. As a versatile side dish, we recommend serving this recipe with almost any entree. This nutrition-packed recipe is always a huge hit!
This sweet potato fries recipe will quickly become a staple in your home. The days of buying store-bought fries are over! While we all love the convenience of bagged fries, the freshness and flavor of this recipe does not compare. Plus, you have the ability to season based on your family’s preferences!
There are many ways to cook sweet potatoes (fries are just one of our top favorites!). We enjoy sweet potato recipes such as Gluten Free Sweet Potato Muffins, Baked Sweet Potato Slices, Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup, and Sweet Potato Crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt ✅
- dipping sauce of choice ✅
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make Baked Sweet Potato Fries Gluten-Free
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place lined baking sheet into the oven to heat.
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them lengthwise into 4ths. Slice. Cut the slices in half if they are too wide.
Pro Tip: For even cooking & crispy fries, slice each fry relatively the same thickness.
Season the sweet potatoes
Add sliced sweet potatoes to a medium-sized bowl. Add the olive oil and seasoned salt. Stir using clean hands.
Spread sweet potatoes onto the pan
Carefully remove the hot pan. Place sweet potatoes onto the pan, spacing so they have room to cook.
Bake
Bake the sweet potatoes fries for 20 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 5-10 minutes depending on how crisp you like your fries. Enjoy hot dipped in ketchup or your favorite sauce.
Pro Tip: For a quick and delicious dipping sauce combine 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing with 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce.
Tips and Tricks
- Uniform Cutting: Try to cut the sweet potato fries as uniformly as possible. This ensures even cooking, so some fries don’t end up overcooked while others are undercooked.
- Soak in Cold Water: After cutting the sweet potatoes, you can soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes. This helps remove excess starch and can result in crisper fries. After soaking, be sure to thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels before seasoning and baking.
- Seasoning Variations: Feel free to experiment with different seasonings. In addition to seasoned salt, you can use spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, or even a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Spacing on the Pan: As you mentioned, make sure to space the sweet potato fries on the baking sheet. Crowding them can cause uneven cooking and result in less crispy fries.
- Flip for Even Cooking: Flipping the fries halfway through the cooking time ensures that both sides get crispy. Use a spatula to carefully flip them.
- Serve Hot: Sweet potato fries are best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, aioli, honey mustard, or sriracha mayo.
- Customize: Feel free to get creative with your sweet potato fries by adding toppings like chopped fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme), grated cheese, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a gourmet twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a few different factors to crispy fries. The oven temperature, flipping of the fries and the oil. Baking at high heat, flipping the fries in between and adding a small amount of oil is key.
Nope, sweet potatoes in their natural form are gluten-free as they do not contain wheat, rye or barley.
This particular recipe seasons fries with seasoned salt. It is an easy and savory way of enhancing the flavor of the fries. For more savory seasonings, consider sprinkling any combo of course salt, white or black pepper, garlic salt, paprika, or onion powder. For a sweeter seasoning, cinnamon is delicious!
Fries are best served the day they are baked. If you have leftovers, store in the fridge in an airtight container. To reheat, crisp in the oven under the broiler until hot.
Yes, you can swap the sweet potatoes with Russet potatoes then follow the directions to make crispy homemade French fries.
No, these fries can be made with the peel on. It is completely based on preference. We find peeled sweet potato fries are more desirable for kids.
Storage Instructions
After enjoying your delicious homemade sweet potato fries, it’s important to store any leftovers properly to maintain their quality. Allow the fries to cool to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. Make sure to remove as much air as possible from the container or bag to prevent moisture buildup, which can lead to sogginess.
Refrigerate the leftover sweet potato fries for up to 2-3 days. To reheat, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the fries on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until they are heated through and have regained some of their crispiness. Alternatively, you can use an air fryer for quicker reheating.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- When peeling potatoes, wear a cut glove on the hand that is holding the potato. Holding the peeler with the other hand, carefully peel away the skin. You can also make this recipe without peeling!
- Flipping the potatoes halfway through helps the fries to be crispy on all sides.
- Turn these fries sweet by roasting with melted butter, cinnamon and sugar instead of olive oil, salt and pepper.
More Gluten-Free Side Dishes
- Gluten Free Dinner Rolls
- Gluten Free Rolls
- Broccoli Salad without Mayo
- Gluten Free Corn Casserole
- Gluten Free Cheesy Potatoes
- Brussels Sprout Apple Salad
- Make Ahead Roasted Potatoes
- Summer Squash Side Dish Casserole
- Easy Sauteed Apples
- Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Equipment
- baking pan lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt ✅
- dipping sauce of choice ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place lined baking sheet into the oven to heat.
- ⭐️Peel and cut the sweet potatoes. Peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them lengthwise into 4ths. Slice. Cut the slices in half if they are too wide.2 medium sweet potatoes
- Season the sweet potatoes. Add sliced sweet potatoes to a medium-sized bowl. Add the olive oil and seasoned salt. Stir using clean hands.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Spread sweet potatoes onto the pan. Carefully remove the hot pan. Place sweet potatoes onto the pan, spacing so they have room to cook.
- ⭐️Bake. Bake the sweet potato fries for 20 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 5-10 minutes depending on how crisp you like your fries. Enjoy hot dipped in ketchup or your favorite sauce.dipping sauce of choice
Notes
Nutrition
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