Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

These were excellent! I used olive oil in place of canola, and Cajun seasoning instead of taco seasoning. Also lowered the temperature to 400F for the first 30 minutes and turned it up to 425F for the last half of baking. The key to keeping these from sticking is spraying the pan with cooking spray - I had no troubles. They were soft and crispy all at once and were fantastic paired with the Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers from this site. Definitely recommend these fries, and don't be afraid to play with the seasonings to suit your taste!

These are great if you follow the recommendations of other reviewers. I used three sweet potatoes (there's only two of us, and we even had leftovers), cut them like fries, and tossed them with chili powder, garlic powder, fresh pepper, kosher salt, and 2 Tbsp. olive oil. I baked them for 40 minutes at 400 degrees (flipped them halfway), and they turned out so well and so healthy!

This recipe was good, but I made a different version. Instead of the taco seasoning, I used Lawry's seasoned salt. And olive oil, although tasty, isnt necessary. I just sprayed the pan with some nonstick cooking spray and that did the trick. Baked at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes and they come out crispy on both sides after turning, delicious and super healthy!

As per previous reviewers stated lower oven temp--I also changed spices up and have been making them as potato round with my crinkle cutter for years using just enough olive oil to toss with paprika spinkled on (sounds odd but its good!) have also just used french fry seasoning on them. Dunk in ketchup as desired! I swear by using Reynolds non stick foil and can get by with less olive oil--they get crisp faster with less oil and less baking!

MMmmmm. Tasty. I also lowered the cooking temp - 425 and cooked them for about 45 minutes. They weren't as crispy as deep fried one, but they had a slightly crisp exterior. The second time I made them, I steamed the potato sticks until nearly done, then put them in the over for about 20 minutes. Much quicker, and they seemed to crisp up more. DH loved them! Great dipped in cranberry-mustard sauce. Just mix canned cranberry with a good quality mustard. Honey-mustard is my favorite. Thanks for sharing!

i loved them. i used someones advise and used cinnimon, sugar and salt instead of the taco seasoning.

LOL...these reviews are freaking hilarious, how do you completely change the recipe and still give it 5 stars? its a completely new recipe... So anyways keepin with the trend here i figured i minus well add my 2 cents. ok So i made sweet potatoe fries, not this recipe at all. Cut the fries, added them to ziplock with olive oil , season salt, pepper, and garlic power, shaked, then baked. They were great. not this recipe but i will give it 4 stars for having me want to try to make sweet potato fries in the first place.

Very tasty - I added in some extra seasonings - brown sugar, onion powder, paprika and cajun seasoning. I will make these again for sure.

First off, forget the nasty PAM spray and use PARCHMENT PAPER. You get a perfectly browned French fry. I cut my fries, rinsed them, pat dry. Place in a bowl. Add about three tablespoons of olive oil; Toss well and spread out potatoes on your parchment lined cookie tray. I sprinkled them with sea salt, pepper, paprika, and a dash of cayenne! Bake at 425 for 15 min, then stir, bake an additional 10-15 and enjoy! (keep an eye on them the last 10 minutes). I used one VERY large sweet potato for the two of us!

Great side dish. I have not had luck cooking these directly on a baking sheet. To ensure crispness, place fries on a PAM sprayed baking rack, the one used to cool cakes and cookies. Place this rack on a foil lined baking sheet, preferably a sheet with sides. Having the fries raised on the rack allows the heat to circulate around the fries. It works successfully for any type of fries even the frozen version from your local grocer. This technique cannot be new. Try it!

I made these using the suggestions of others... I only used 3 potatoes (which was more than enough for my boyfriend & I - with plenty of leftovers). I drizzled them with olive oil, sprinkled them with kosher salt, ground black pepper, and brown sugar. Put them on baking sheets with greased foil, baked them at 400 for 20 mins, turned them over, and baked at 425 for 15 more minutes. Perfection!

We liked them!

This was extremely good! I made it exactly as written except I used brown sugar instead of taco seasoning. It was a nice blend of sweet and spicy! I couldn't stop eating them! I baked them on parchment paper at 450 degrees for 30 minutes on the middle rack. They were perfect!

YUM! I really loved these!! I made a few adjustments to suit our taste..I used olive oil instead of canola. I didn't use taco seasoning..I chose to use: salt, pepper, Old Bay, and cayenne pepper. My husband added some cajun seasoning to his. We baked the fries at 400 for 20 minutes. Flipped them, and baked them at 425 for an additional 15-20 minutes. Came out fantastic!! Even great re-heated the next day at lunchtime! Thanks so much for this recipe!! We will be making these again for sure!

These were wonderful. First batch used olive oil, which I believe made it burn quicker. Second batch, used veg oil, skinned sweet potato, cut ends and sides of potato to make chips, and used the rectangular potato to make perfect in size from one end to the other. Placed on center rack, instead of top rack. These are great! I didn't have taco seasoning, so made the homemade stuff off this web site and it was great also. "Taco Seasoning I " by Bill. It is so good!

Preheating the cooking sheet helps crisp them up. Lining the slices up not touching also helps cook them evenly and keeps them from steaming and being soggy.

I served this dish with bbq tofu sandwishes (recipe on this site with my review) and fresh cole slaw. I used two large sweet potatoes--it is all they had at the market--and after cutting them into fries, I ended up only using 1 1/2 potatoes for my husband and me. There was so much leftover that we had lots to feed our two dogbabies. I seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper, cayenne, and coriander. This made for a sweet and spicy seasoning that didn't overwhelm the potato flavors. I only used a tbsp on oil, as I have heard too much oil can actually just make them soggier and soft. I spray the foil with pam and put the potatoes on a baking pan, like others have suggested, and I made sure to put the fried in a single non-crowded layer. In my gas oven, I baked the fries at 450 for 20 mins, turned them, and baked ten more minutes. I ended with a short broil, 2-3 minutes, to crisp them a bit. This made for perfect fries. They were not super crispy, but they were delicious. I give it a four because of the changes I made, but I hope you will try this simple, nutritious (packed with beta carotene and vitamin A), and delicious recipe.

Great idea...I wanted to make Sweet Potato Fries like the ones in some restaurants and I found this recipe. First batch came out limp and gooey. Try using peanut oil (although expensive - has many uses). Use a paper towel and soak it a bit in the peanut oil and rub on cookie sheet. Don't do the bag thing or else they turn out gooey. Add crushed sea salt and they are very tasty. Tablespoon of melted butter on the pan before adding the fries also enhances flavor. Do not refrigerate the sweet potatoes before cooking...can ruin flavor. Also Sweet potatoes are hard to cut no matter how sharp your knife is...try microwaving for 30 seconds or less to soften up for the cut. Excellent low cal nutritious side dish (even with the butter and peanut oil)!

Overall the method is very good but I only used kosher salt and pepper as seasoning. A warning to those who have electric ovens, turn it waaaaay down. Even 400 was too high for my oven, my first batch burnt for the most part. My next batch I cooked at 350 for 30 minutes and then went from there.

I loved these. I prepared the fries chip style using my mandolin. I read alot of reviews so elected to toss in olive oil and then sprinkled 1/2 with plain salt and pepper and the other half with cajun seasoning since that is what I had. I cooked at 400 degree oven and put fries on sprayed foil on the sheet to save me some labor. they took 40 minutes and were crunchy and soft in the middle. Wonderful!

Tasty but oh so soggy.... you've gotta eat them REALLY quick.

Although some will be soft in the middle and some black or hard on the ends, they are delicious. I skipped the taco seasoning. I like them with McCormick Seasoned salt, onion powder, ground pepper, garlc powder, and a small dash of curry powder. You can totally play with the seasonings! 2 good size sweet potatos made a large pile enough for 2-4 people depending on portion sizes. Like another reviewer said, make sure you use a sharp knife and a non-slip cutting surface as it is a little difficult cutting a raw sweet potato into french fries.

First of all, an IMPORTANT WORD OF WARNING: Do not combine the sweet potatoes with the seasoning mix earlier in the day!!!! The first time I made this recipe I did this, and the potatoes leached moisture and ended up being a soggy, disgusting, completely inedible disaster. I baked them, hoping they'd "dry out" but it didn't work... I had to sacrifice the entire batch. :-( My second attempt at making these was much more successful! The only thing I changed from the original recipe was to substitute the Canola for Olive Oil and reduce the cooking time to 40 minutes in total. They were crispy, tasty, and a reasonably healthy alternative to regular fries.

I used olive oil, fresh chopped garlic, rosemary, season all, fresh ground black pepper, and sea salt and it was great! I followed other's directions as far as the oven temp. i love sweet potato fries!

I decided to get these done a little faster, and make it easier to cut up. So I put the potatoes in the microwave for about 3-4 minutes so they were cooked a little bit. Than I cut them up in to fries. My cayenne was on the very top shelf, and I am short so it got left out. It could have used the spice, the Taco seasoning didn't come out for me. I did put some salt. My fries cooked for about 30 minutes and were quite crispy. I think pre-baking the sweet potatoes helped. These were really good, and will be made again.

I have made this twice now to accompany a hamburger. I've been using "marisella Oct, 31,2007" review. She uses chili powder, garlic powder, fresh pepper, and Kosher salt (all to taste) and two TBS olive oil. 400 degrees for 40 minutes. She has it down pat! For just the two of us; two smallish sweet potato's are plenty.

used chili powder and salt. Baked 400 20 minutes and 425 20 minutes - they were good.

Love it will make it again and again

Delicious! I changed these just a little by cutting the sweet potatoes into large wedges, like steak fries, and also used a little light brown sugar to really crisp them up and get them brown. So much better than deep frying.

All i can say is to forget the taco seasoning! Replace it with a sprinkle of french fry seasoning and cinnamon instead. You won't be sorry.

I love the idea of this recipe but I must have done something wrong - my fries were quite soggy - I followed other recommendations re: cooking time - 30 mins at 400 then 30 mins at 425. They were still tasty but I was missing the crispy factor. Any ideas???

Tastes good - and dark color good for me - white starch is no good for diabetics. Problem: How do you peel these varmints? Or do you leave the skin on. I used a potato peeler. Wont do that again. Please tell me how to peel without all the agony! Parboil?

We LOVED these! - Reduced oven temp to 375 for baking and only took 40 min (20 on each side) Will make again!

I cooked them at 375 degrees for an hour, they were a little to crispy. I would decrease the time by 15 minutes. Other than that they were great. I loved the flavor.

Great and fun for the family. If you don't have taco seasoning, just through some salt, pepper, chili powder into the mix.

I used safflower oil

Delicious! I use olive oil and different seasonings depending on my mood (old bay is awesome).

Still searching for a sweet potato fry recipe that is crispy on the outside. Not sure if this is possible, but this isn't the recipe. Since I was just making this for the two of us, I eyeballed the seasonings according to the amount of fries I was making. Tasty, tender on the inside, but definitely not crispy.

I took other's advice and skipped the taco seasoning. I seasoned with olive oil and sea salt and then cooked 425 for 20 min and 400 for 30 mins and they were awesome! A few burned but that's ok.

These were pretty good. I can't figure out how to get them crispy though.

Unless you are cutting really thick fries, the oven temp and cook time are too much. I put these in at 375 for 15 minutes, turned and baked 15 minutes more which was perfect. Other than that, I followed the recipe and they were great!

I like others used a different seasoning, also used olive oil, tasted good but one side of the potatoes burned the other side didn't brown enough, I used parchment paper so they didn't stick but they were not crispy. Will try this again but at a lower temp. or not so long.

I really enjoyed these! Unfortunately, I didn't have the taco seasoning on hand but they tasty even without it. My only complaint is they tend to be soggy and I found them to burn easily so keep a close eye on them. Next time I will just use sea salt to season.

I took the advice of previous reviewers and baked these in a 400 degree oven on a cookie sheet lined with tin foil. I used 1 tblsp of cajun seasoning mix as well as 2 tblsp cornmeal. The cornmeal really added a nice crispness to the outside of the fries. These were delicious!

Be careful to cut the fries all the same size so they cook evenly. Otherwise, some will burn while others won't be cooked enough. Also, feel free to mix up your own blend of spices to personalize your fries! We found 2 large sweet potatoes made more than enough fries for 2 people.

Awesome! Though we don't care for taco seasoning, so we did cinnamon and that's a 5 star!

The spices on these fries make them addictive but I've made them twice now and haven't achieved quite the right texture yet. The first batch had skinnier fries and many seemed to dry and shrivel. The second batch I made thicker fries but they never seemed to get crisp on the outside, they were just kind of soggy. Hmmm...

I make sweet potatoes too and put them on my large stoneware bar pan, then I don't have to turn them. I put them in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lightly season them with salt, gourmet pepper and vegetable seasoning mix. Then I spread them in a single layer on the pan. They are ready in about 30 to 40 minutes.

I cut the recipe in half & I cut the sweet potato into 1/4" slices instead of fries...it only took a total of about 40 minutes to cook that way but they still didn't get very crispy even after I broiled for a couple of minutes. We didn't care!!! These were soooo tasty! We dipped them in Honey Mustard Sauce (from allrecipes) & they were fabulous!

I've made these several times and they always burn. This time I cooked them at 400 instead and they came out perfect! I'll do this from now on.

Could not get them to crisp up the way i would have liked. Became soggy and mushy but still good flavor

What a great recipe! I cubed the sweet potatoes, seasoned them as directed and grilled them in a foil packet. They were the best. Will definitely make them again. Thanks!

Wow! Spicy with just a hint of sweet! I loved them, but hubby thought they were just a tad too hot for his likes. Next time, if I'm feeling nice, I'll cut back on the cayenne for him; but I liked them just as is! Went great with our grilled brats.

I really love how the sugars in the sweet potato caramelize on the outside. Tough to get that right texture with crispy on the outside and not soggy on the inside but once you do this a few times and figure out the right timing/thickness of fries in your particular kitchen it turns out great. I usually add more spice and like adding chipotle pepper flakes to the mix.

Good recipe and taste. Cooking time was off as other people said but that is easily fixed.

Very good

I loove sweet potato fries, and these were delicious. Just make sure the potatoes are evenly cut.

These were tasty but it seemed like the taco seasoning overpowered the sweetness of the potato but I did enjoy the spice from the cayenne.I will make this again but instead of taco seasoning,just cayenne,paprika,chilli powder and salt.

I really enjoyed this side dish! I love sweet potatoes and I especially love spicy food. This was a great combination of flavors. I did cut down on the heat and the amount of seasoning for fear of them turning out too salty for my taste. Excellent!

This was really good..however I took the advice of others and lowered the temp to 425-400...and it still burned@! Maybe next time I will cut the pieces bigger...but regardless it was still very good and my fiance loved it. He ate the whole pan! I put the cut potatoes in a bag, drizzled olive oil and pepper & salt shook the bag and put on a sprayed pan. They did not stick at all. I also sprinkled 1/2 cajun spice on half of the batch. VERY good!

I used actual sweet potatoes which are not orange(those are yams). I sprayed a stoneware cookie sheet with olive oil spray & sprinkled with taco seasoning. Pre-cooked the potatoes in the microwave for 5 min and the sliced uniformly. Laid out in a single layer on the sheet and sprayed with the olive oil and sprinkled them lightly with the seasoning. Baked at 400 for 25 min, then flipped and baked for another 20 min. They were slightly crunchy and pretty good. Next time I will broil them for a couple minutes for extra crispness.

These were delish! PLEASE make your own taco seasoning. There are many great taco seasoning recipes on this site. I used Taco Seasoning I, omitting the pepper. Another twist on this recipe is to use cinnamon sugar instead of taco seasoning - that makes it sweet instead of savory. I personally like them better as written than what the other reviewers suggest. It's just up to your mood, I guess.

This recipe is awesome. I did make a change, instead of the seasoning and corn oil I used olive oil and 1 tablespoon of Emeril's essence seasoning. You can not stop eating these.

Great flavor, I couldn't get them crispy, but will try again. Wonderful dipped in ranch dressing! Thanks.

I make these all the time;however, I only season them with salt & paprika, & use olive oil. Bake for 30 mins at 425;then turn the broiler on for a few mins, that wil crisp them up a bit. Yes they are a pain to cut up into fries, but I use my santoku knife & it's a breeze;definately worth the effort-these are so good you feel like you are cheating!!!

These were really great! I also baked at 375 for 20 minutes each side and used olive oil. I sliced them thin and they were perfect!

This turned out wonderfully. Instead of canola oil, I used olive oil. Plus, I dipped the fries into fat-free sour cream with a little bit of curry mixed in. VERY yummy! Also good dipped in ketchup with a touch of curry.

These are delish and healthy. I didn't use taco seasoning but just celtic sea salt. I used extra virgin olive oil instead of canola oil. Very delish!

Good, but very easy to burn.

Very good but needs a little more spice. Also, bake on a cooling rack set on a baking sheet to get them crispier.

Came out soggy.

Very good! I've tried other sweet potato fry recipes before...this is one of the best. Next time I will use my own spices rather than the taco seasoning. I did add some fine bread crumbs to coat the potatoes. That seems to soak up some of the moisture that makes them limp. They cooked in less time than the recipe called for.

I only used two sweet potatoes b/c I had big ones. I don't know why this recipe calls for 6 b/c I've never seen small sweet potatoes, but I guess they exist. I also didn't leave them in the oven as long as the recipe required b/c they started to burn. Good recipe though. I would suggest maybe 30-45 minutes in the oven. I only left mine in for 30 but I like my fries squiggly.

Very good, with some adjustments. Based on what others said in reviews, I used cayenne, salt and pepper to season and about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cooked at 400 for just under an hour. They turned out great!

top of baking 30 mins then bottom of roasting approx. 30 mins. Watch so they don't burn. Shake in bag like recipe says - I sprayed tatos first with spray oil before placing in bag and shaking. I used powdered garlic 7/4/10. Need to use something spicier. Try Old Bay or Cajun Shake or Foreplay.

These were quite good even though mine did burn a bit (at 425). I think next time I'll omit the taco seasoning (maybe there's is sugar in it?) and just go with salt and pepper. Definitely will try again as we LOVE sweet potatos!

These had a really good flavor...loved the spice for a healthy side dish. Had they turned out crispy, I would've given it 5 stars.

I followed the advice from mommyfromseattle, and these turned out great! I omitted the taco seasoning and cayenne pepper so the kids would like them, and they were delicious. I drizzled olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkled salt over them and tossed to coat. I then baked them in the oven for 20 minutes at 400 degrees, and then 425 degrees for the last 10 minutes. Very good!

5 stars if you just shake them up with some olive oil and salt. Yummm.

A bit too spicy for the kids, but I loved them! Use parchement (sp?) paper on your baking pan for easy flipping!

These were a hit!!! Cut them about 1/4" square. I used olive oil! Wish I had made more!!!!

Also gave 5 stars so people would try, but like many others I did not use taco seasoning. I used chili powder, sugar, and kosher salt. My whole family LOVED them, even the 3 year old, said "yummy mommy!". Thanks for the cooking method and recipe.

I tossed mine with veg oil, sugar and cinnamon. YUM!! Everyone loved them and they cooked quicker than expected. Great prep method. Thx

The coating burned long before the potatoes were cooked. Perhaps lower temperature for longer would have worked.

These were delicious but I did take the advice of others and lower the temp. I also had a problem with the fries getting stuck to the aluminum foil I had baked them on..make sure to use some type of cooking spray prior.

This is great. I found using a tupperware container was better than a plastic bag, then you can reuse instead of tossing.

These were VERY good, I used curry powder instead of cayenne and it was delicious!

tasty and delicious

love em. if you like sweet potatoes and if you like fries...then you'll like this.

The fries tasted great, but were not crispy even after putting under the broiler for a few minutes toward the end of the cooking time.

I gave it a four star only because some of the ingredients in the original are not healthy & needed to be changed. Canola oil is an unhealthy oil. I won't use packaged taco seasoning either. I prefer to mix my own from healthy ingredients. Other wise, this is a great recipe! Great way to get children to eat a healthier version of fries (with the change in ingredients)!

I don't understand why these fries don't have a five star rating--they're delicious, AND healthy! My mother and I made these for Thanksgiving dinner (we're Canadian--that's October for us) and loved them. Hint: if you don't like spicy foods, leave out the cayenne pepper.

These were very tasty, but very easy to burn. Watch them closely and I also recommend a lower temperature, 350. I also used coconut oil instead of olive oil, much tastier and healthier. I seasoned them with kosher salt and black pepper. I will definitely make these again.

In my experience, sweet potato fries have to be cooked at a much higher temp than this- like 500 for 30 minutes and flipped a few times to ensure even cooking. Otherwise, they won't get at all crispy. Like another reviewer, I have never seen "small" sweet potatoes, so I too used two large ones. The flavor was great though. I will make again, just with the baking temp and time tweaked a bit.

These are good, but it is difficult to cook them without burning them or having them be limp. I recommend slicing the fries very thinly and turning them frequently.

we used smoked paprika and curry powder instead of taco seasoning. they were delicious!

Not quite as flavorful as I was expecting, but they were pretty good as far as home made baked sweet potato fries go.

I've made this several times, and never have a problem with burning. However, I use a glass baking dish and spray with Pam. I generally use one large sweet potatoe for the two of us. I do not peel them, and I cut into fries not too thick. I toss them into a bowl, add salt & pepper, add about 2 cloves of diced garlic and about 2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil. Mix to coat. Microwave on Baked Potato setting, then toss to mix again. Bake at 375 for about 30-40 minutes. I add about 1 tablespoon of butter, and mix just before serving. Awesome!

These were absolutely delicious! I served them with mango kechup, four parts sweet mango chutney (find in the Indian foods section) to one part prepared ketchup. I cut them a little larger than a prepared Wendy's size fry (they shrink while cooking). I used peanut oil and Tony Cachere's seasoning (thanks previous reviewer). I checked and flipped at 20 and 40 minutes, and they were finished at 60 minutes. Next time I'm going to try them with sweet curry powder and kosher salt. Thanks!