{"id":49192,"date":"2023-10-27T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/27\/we-tried-6-ways-of-baking-crispy-sweet-potato-fries-and-the-winner-was-abundantly-clear\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T18:00:00","slug":"we-tried-6-ways-of-baking-crispy-sweet-potato-fries-and-the-winner-was-abundantly-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/27\/we-tried-6-ways-of-baking-crispy-sweet-potato-fries-and-the-winner-was-abundantly-clear\/","title":{"rendered":"We Tried 6 Ways of Baking Crispy Sweet Potato Fries and the Winner Was Abundantly Clear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>We independently select these products\u2014if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>I have to admit something: I have cooked more soggy, burnt, and just overall mediocre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/how-to-make-baked-sweet-potato-fries-241843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baked sweet potato fries<\/a> than I\u2019d like to admit. After years of sub-par homemade sweet potato fries, I gave up. I resigned to purchasing frozen sweet potato fries for more consistent results. But those bags can get pricey, and it seemed a little silly that sweet potato fries, out of all things, was the dish I couldn\u2019t manage to get right.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>So I decided once and for all to figure out the best way to bake crispy sweet potato fries at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><h2 id=\"htoc-h2-how-i-found-the-best-way-to-bake-sweet-potato-fries\">How I Found the Best Way to Bake Sweet Potato Fries<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><h2 id=\"htoc-method-1-30-minute-soak-baked-at-450-f-on-a-wire-rack-no-cornstarch\">Method: 30-Minute Soak, Baked at 450\u00b0F on a Wire Rack, No Cornstarch<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p id=\"htoc-2-10prep-35-minutescook-30-38-minutesabout-this-method-this-method-comes-from-love-and-lemons-a-30-minute-soak-encourages-the-surface-starch-to-release-to-aid-crisping-baking-the-fries-on-a-cooling-rack-at-450-f-is-meant-to-allow-the-hot-air-to-circulate-around-the-sweet-potatoes-this-creates-a-crispy-fry-without-needing-to-flip-them-halfway-through-the-baking-time-results-i-could-see-starch-collected-at-the-bottom-of-the-soaking-bowl-so-i-was-hopeful-from-the-start-unfortunately-this-method-did-not-work-these-fries-were-somehow-both-soggy-and-dry-at-the-same-time-the-hottest-oven-temperature-used-for-all-the-methods-it-dried-out-the-sweet-potatoes-rather-than-making-them-crisp-the-cooling-rack-also-imprinted-a-grid-pattern-on-the-fries-not-a-deal-breaker-if-it-produced-crispy-fries-but-the-fries-were-limp-the-sweet-potatoes-really-need-direct-surface-contact-with-the-baking-sheet-to-help-them-brown-this-method-is-the-only-one-that-didn-t-toss-the-fries-with-cornstarch-which-was-a-noticeable-difference-in-the-final-results-they-tasted-more-like-a-roasted-vegetable-side-dish-than-a-fry\"><strong>2\/10<\/strong><br \/><strong>Prep: <\/strong>35 minutes<br \/><strong>Cook: <\/strong>30-38 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>About this method:<\/strong> This method comes from <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/baked-sweet-potato-fries\/\" target=\"_blank\">Love and Lemons<\/a>. A 30 minute soak encourages the surface starch to release to aid crisping. Baking the fries on a cooling rack at 450\u00b0F is meant to allow the hot air to circulate around the sweet potatoes. This creates a crispy fry without needing to flip them halfway through the baking time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results: <\/strong>I could see starch collected at the bottom of the soaking bowl, so I was hopeful from the start. Unfortunately, this method did not work. These fries were somehow both soggy and dry at the same time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The hottest oven temperature used for all the methods, it dried out the sweet potatoes rather than making them crisp. The cooling rack also imprinted a grid pattern on the fries. Not a deal-breaker if it produced crispy fries. But the fries were limp. The sweet potatoes really need direct surface contact with the baking sheet to help them brown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This method is the only one that didn\u2019t toss the fries with cornstarch, which was a noticeable difference in the final results. They tasted more like a roasted vegetable side dish than a \u201cfry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3276408043 Listicle\">\n<figure data-testid=\"figure\" class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure\">\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image\"><noscript><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image-info\"><figcaption class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption__credit\">\n<p>Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe ; Food Stylist: Julia Choi-Rodriguez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><h2 id=\"htoc-method-no-soak-baked-at-400-f\">Method: No Soak, Baked at 400\u00b0F<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p id=\"htoc-3-10prep-10-minutescook-30-minutes-plus-30-minute-restabout-this-method-sally-s-baking-addiction-takes-a-savory-turn-from-cakes-and-cookies-and-shares-her-method-for-baked-sweet-potato-fries-this-method-intrigued-me-she-skips-the-soak-instead-just-tossing-the-fries-with-cornstarch-and-then-olive-oil-the-fries-hit-the-oven-at-400-f-for-30-minutes-flipping-halfway-at-that-point-the-oven-is-turned-off-but-the-fries-are-left-to-rest-in-the-still-hot-oven-for-30-minutes-resting-in-the-hot-oven-instead-of-at-room-temperature-is-meant-to-maximize-the-crisp-factor-results-these-fries-definitely-weren-t-soggy-they-stood-up-straight-when-i-held-one-up-but-the-extra-long-exposure-to-the-heat-also-dried-them-out-the-texture-was-leathery-and-despite-flipping-them-halfway-through-the-cooking-time-one-side-was-much-darker-i-attribute-this-to-them-resting-on-the-hot-baking-sheet-for-the-extra-30-minutes\"><strong>3\/10<\/strong><br \/><strong>Prep: <\/strong>10 minutes<br \/><strong>Cook: <\/strong>30 minutes, plus 30 minute rest<\/p>\n<p><strong>About this method: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/baked-sweet-potato-fries\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sally\u2019s Baking Addiction<\/a> takes a savory turn from cakes and cookies and shares her method for baked sweet potato fries. This method intrigued me. She skips the soak, instead just tossing the fries with cornstarch and then olive oil. The fries hit the oven at 400\u00b0F for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. At that point, the oven is turned off, but the fries are left to rest in the still-hot oven for 30 minutes. Resting in the hot oven instead of at room temperature is meant to maximize the crisp factor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results: <\/strong>These fries definitely weren\u2019t soggy. They stood up straight when I held one up. But the extra-long exposure to the heat also dried them out. The texture was leathery. And despite flipping them halfway through the cooking time, one side was much darker. I attribute this to them resting on the hot baking sheet for the extra 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3276408043 Listicle\">\n<figure data-testid=\"figure\" class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure\">\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/k%2FPhoto%2FSeries%2F2023-10-skill-showdown-crispy-oven-sweet-potato-fries%2Fskill-showdown-crispy-oven-sweet-potato-fries-method-2-094\" alt=\"Overhead view of baked sweet potato fries on a cooling rack in a baking sheet.\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image-info\"><figcaption class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption__credit\">\n<p>Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe ; Food Stylist: Julia Choi-Rodriguez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><h2 id=\"htoc-method-no-soak-baked-at-425-f\">Method: No Soak, Baked at 425\u00b0F<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p id=\"htoc-5-10prep-10-minutescook-35-minutesabout-this-method-this-super-straightforward-recipe-comes-from-cookie-and-kate-the-fries-are-tossed-first-with-cornstarch-then-with-olive-oil-they-re-baked-at-425-f-for-about-35-minutes-flipping-halfway-through-no-soaking-here-kate-claims-the-extra-work-doesn-t-provide-better-results-results-i-pulled-these-fries-out-of-the-oven-at-the-shortest-suggested-cooking-time-but-even-that-was-too-long-these-fries-were-the-darkest-of-the-bunch-really-toeing-the-line-of-burnt-the-fries-weren-t-limp-at-all-but-i-would-categorize-them-as-more-chewy-than-crisp-i-did-like-how-straightforward-they-were-to-prep-and-cook-i-would-try-these-again-reducing-the-cooking-time\"><strong>5\/10<\/strong><br \/><strong>Prep:<\/strong> 10 minutes<br \/><strong>Cook: <\/strong>35 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>About this method: <\/strong>This super straightforward recipe comes from <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cookieandkate.com\/baked-sweet-potato-fries\/#tasty-recipes-23079-jump-target\" target=\"_blank\">Cookie and Kate<\/a>. The fries are tossed first with cornstarch, then with olive oil. They\u2019re baked at 425\u00b0F for about 35 minutes, flipping halfway through. No soaking here \u2014 Kate claims the extra work doesn\u2019t provide better results.\u00a0Let the fries cool on a wire rack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results: <\/strong>I pulled these fries out of the oven at the shortest suggested cooking time, but even that was too long. These fries were the darkest of the bunch, really toeing the line of burnt. The fries weren\u2019t limp at all, but I would categorize them as more chewy than crisp. I did like how straightforward they were to prep and cook. I would try these again, reducing the cooking time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3276408043 Listicle\">\n<figure data-testid=\"figure\" class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure\">\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/k%2FPhoto%2FSeries%2F2023-10-skill-showdown-crispy-oven-sweet-potato-fries%2Fskill-showdown-crispy-oven-sweet-potato-fries-method-1-081\" alt=\"Overhead view of cut, raw,  sweet potato in a glass bowl covered by water.\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image-info\"><figcaption class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption__credit\">\n<p>Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe ; Food Stylist: Julia Choi-Rodriguez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><h2 id=\"htoc-method-30-minute-soak-baked-at-425-f\">Method: 30-Minute Soak, Baked at 425\u00b0F<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p id=\"htoc-6-10prep-35-minutescook-25-minutesabout-this-method-amy-of-chew-out-loud-soaks-her-sweet-potato-fries-for-at-least-30-minutes-after-drying-them-well-they-re-tossed-with-oil-first-and-then-the-cornstarch-and-seasoning-they-re-baked-at-425-f-for-15-minutes-flipped-and-returned-to-the-oven-for-an-additional-7-10-minutes-let-them-cool-for-two-minutes-to-crisp-before-serving-results-this-was-another-fairly-straightforward-recipe-with-the-additional-soaking-step-like-before-i-could-see-the-starch-collected-at-the-bottom-of-the-bowl-these-fries-were-so-close-but-unfortunately-did-not-quite-hit-the-mark-they-were-limp-but-i-think-this-mainly-had-to-do-with-the-shorter-cooking-time-i-think-adding-on-additional-cooking-time-would-be-an-easy-adjustment-to-make-here\"><strong>6\/10<\/strong><br \/><strong>Prep: <\/strong>35 minutes<br \/><strong>Cook:<\/strong> 25 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>About this method: <\/strong>Amy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chewoutloud.com\/sweet-potato-fries-crispy-baked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chew Out Loud<\/a> soaks her sweet potato fries for at least 30 minutes. After drying them well, they\u2019re tossed with oil first, and then the cornstarch and seasoning. They\u2019re baked at 425\u00b0F for 15 minutes, flipped, and returned to the oven for an additional 7-10 minutes. Let them cool for two minutes to crisp before serving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results: <\/strong>This was another fairly straightforward recipe, with the additional soaking step. Like before, I could see the starch collected at the bottom of the bowl. These fries were so close, but unfortunately did not quite hit the mark. They were limp, but I think this mainly had to do with the shorter cooking time. I think adding on additional cooking time would be an easy adjustment to make here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3276408043 Listicle\">\n<figure data-testid=\"figure\" class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure\">\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/k%2FPhoto%2FSeries%2F2023-10-skill-showdown-crispy-oven-sweet-potato-fries%2Fskill-showdown-crispy-oven-sweet-potato-fries-method-6-084\" alt=\"Overhead view of raw sweet potatoes covered in arrowroot flour on an oiled baking sheet.\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image-info\"><figcaption class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption__credit\">\n<p>Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe ; Food Stylist: Julia Choi-Rodriguez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><h2 id=\"htoc-method-1-hour-soak-baked-at-425\">Method: 1-Hour Soak, Baked at 425\u00b0<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p id=\"htoc-8-10prep-1-hour-10-minutescook-50-minutesabout-this-method-laura-from-the-first-mess-starts-with-shorter-fries-the-large-sweet-potatoes-are-cut-in-half-through-the-equator-first-then-cut-into-1-2-inch-fries-they-then-go-in-a-bowl-of-cold-water-for-at-least-an-hour-to-soak-after-draining-and-drying-well-they-re-tossed-with-arrowroot-or-cornstarch-laura-indicates-that-either-will-work-i-stuck-with-cornstarch-for-consistency-s-sake-they-re-laid-out-on-a-baking-sheet-sprayed-with-nonstick-cooking-spray-the-tops-are-then-sprayed-again-with-cooking-spray-no-salt-yet-it-draws-out-moisture-while-cooking-they-re-baked-at-425-f-for-50-minutes-flipping-halfway-through-they-can-be-returned-to-the-oven-for-additional-cooking-time-if-more-browning-is-needed-results-i-was-skeptical-of-the-shorter-almost-stubby-fries-at-first-i-like-the-more-elegant-look-of-cutting-the-full-length-sweet-potato-into-fries-but-there-was-no-denying-it-was-a-lot-easier-to-cut-things-up-when-starting-with-half-a-potato-and-a-flat-even-surface-the-hour-long-soak-also-seemed-like-a-long-prep-time-plus-nearly-an-hour-s-cooking-time-but-these-fries-were-super-crisp-the-shorter-length-provided-more-surface-area-to-crisp-up-they-re-also-great-if-you-re-serving-a-crowd-they-re-a-one-bite-fry-that-doesn-t-require-double-dipping-and-using-cooking-spray-was-easier-and-much-less-of-a-mess-the-hour-long-soak-is-definitely-something-you-have-to-plan-around-but-they-can-soak-up-to-overnight-it-d-likely-be-easier-to-prep-them-earlier-in-the-day-let-them-soak-in-the-refrigerator-then-resume-when-it-s-closer-to-dinnertime-my-only-major-complaint-was-that-50-minutes-was-too-long-for-my-oven-these-fries-were-too-dark-they-also-tasted-a-bit-underseasoned-the-salt-didn-t-adhere-as-well-to-the-fries-when-they-were-seasoned-after-being-removed-to-a-plate-i-d-definitely-repeat-this-method-but-start-checking-the-fries-for-doneness-at-35-minutes-i-d-also-salt-them-immediately-out-of-the-oven-while-the-oil-is-still-bubbling-on-the-surface\"><strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/><strong>Prep: <\/strong>1 hour 10 minutes<br \/><strong>Cook: <\/strong>50 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>About this method: <\/strong>Laura from <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/thefirstmess.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The First Mess<\/a> starts with shorter fries. The large sweet potatoes are cut in half through the equator first, then cut into 1\/2-inch fries. They then go in a bowl of cold water for at least an hour to soak. After draining and drying well, they\u2019re tossed with arrowroot or cornstarch. (Laura indicates that either will work. I stuck with cornstarch for consistency\u2019s sake.) They\u2019re laid out on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. The tops are then sprayed again with cooking spray. No salt yet \u2014 it draws out moisture while cooking. They\u2019re baked at 425\u00b0F, for 50 minutes, flipping halfway through. They can be returned to the oven for additional cooking time if more browning is needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results: <\/strong>I was skeptical of the shorter, almost stubby fries at first. I like the more elegant look of cutting the full length sweet potato into fries. But there was no denying it was a lot easier to cut things up when starting with half a potato and a flat, even surface. The hour-long soak also seemed like a long prep time, plus nearly an hour\u2019s cooking time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But these fries were super crisp. The shorter length provided more surface area to crisp up. They\u2019re also great if you\u2019re serving a crowd \u2014 they\u2019re a one-bite fry that doesn\u2019t require double dipping. And using cooking spray was easier and much less of a mess. The hour-long soak is definitely something you have to plan around, but they can soak up to overnight. It\u2019d likely be easier to prep them earlier in the day, let them soak in the refrigerator, then resume when it\u2019s closer to dinnertime.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>My only major complaint was that 50 minutes was too long for my oven. These fries were too dark. They also tasted a bit under-seasoned. The salt didn\u2019t adhere as well to the fries when they were seasoned after being removed to a plate. I\u2019d definitely repeat this method but start checking the fries for doneness at 35 minutes. I\u2019d also salt them immediately out of the oven, while the oil is still bubbling on the surface.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"jsx-3276408043 Listicle\">\n<figure data-testid=\"figure\" class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure\">\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/k%2FPhoto%2FSeries%2F2023-10-skill-showdown-crispy-oven-sweet-potato-fries%2Fskill-showdown-crispy-oven-sweet-potato-fries-method-5-077\" alt=\"Overhead view of raw sweet potatoes covered in corn starch on a baking sheet.\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-748943240 jsx-4058332174 Figure__image-info\"><figcaption class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1605011749 jsx-485434604 ImageCaption__credit\">\n<p>Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe ; Food Stylist: Julia Choi-Rodriguez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><h2 id=\"htoc-method-10-minute-soak-tossed-with-oil-then-cornstarch-baked-at-425\">Method: 10-Minute Soak, Tossed with Oil <em>Then<\/em> Cornstarch, Baked at 425<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p id=\"htoc-10-10prep-15-minutescook-30-35-minutesabout-this-method-this-technique-from-a-couple-cooks-calls-for-a-quick-10-minute-soak-the-fries-are-drained-dried-tossed-with-oil-and-then-cornstarch-they-re-baked-for-15-minutes-at-425-flipped-then-returned-to-the-oven-for-another-16-19-minutes-results-these-sweet-potato-fries-were-easy-to-make-and-legitimately-crispy-they-were-still-crispy-after-sitting-around-for-45-minutes-they-ranked-higher-cold-when-tasted-side-by-side-with-some-of-the-lower-ranking-methods-while-they-were-still-hot-i-wasn-t-sure-the-10-minute-soak-would-do-much-but-i-could-see-starch-collected-at-the-bottom-of-the-bowl-there-was-definitely-less-starch-present-compared-to-those-that-soaked-for-30-minutes-or-more-but-it-was-there-if-you-have-the-extra-time-soaking-them-for-longer-won-t-hurt-but-even-the-short-turn-in-the-tub-makes-a-difference-my-only-tiny-complaint-here-is-that-tossing-the-fries-with-oil-and-then-cornstarch-was-a-little-trickier-than-tossing-with-cornstarch-first-but-with-the-results-it-provided-it-wasn-t-a-huge-deal\"><strong>10\/10<\/strong><br \/><strong>Prep: <\/strong>15 minutes<br \/><strong>Cook: <\/strong>30-35 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>About this method: <\/strong>This technique from <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/sweet-potato-fries\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Couple Cooks<\/a> calls for a quick 10 minute soak. The fries are drained, dried, tossed with oil, and then cornstarch. They\u2019re baked for 15 minutes at 425\u00b0, flipped, then returned to the oven for another 16-19 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Results: <\/strong>These sweet potato fries were easy to make and legitimately crispy. They were still crispy after sitting around for 45 minutes. They ranked higher cold when tasted side-by-side with some of the lower ranking methods while they were still hot.<\/p>\n<p>I wasn\u2019t sure the 10 minute soak would do much, but I could see starch collected at the bottom of the bowl. There was definitely less starch present compared to those that soaked for 30 minutes or more, but it was there. If you have the extra time, soaking them for longer won\u2019t hurt, but even the short turn in the tub makes a difference. My only tiny complaint here is that tossing the fries with oil and then cornstarch was a little trickier than tossing with cornstarch first. But with the results it provided, it wasn\u2019t a huge deal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"base-html\" class=\"Html\">\n<p>Soaking sweet potato fries in cold water, even for just 10 minutes, before baking definitely makes a difference. To streamline things, prep and pop the bowl of fries in the fridge several hours before eating.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>425\u00b0F seems to be the sweet spot for the oven temperature. Not too hot where they burn but hot enough to crisp and brown evenly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, be sure to rotate the pans when cooking. Ovens have hot spots that sweet potatoes are particularly susceptible to. Rotating the pans helps avoid half a pan of overdone fries, and half a pan of soggy fries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/best-way-to-make-baked-sweet-potato-fries-23591224?utm_source=RSS&#038;utm_medium=feed&#038;utm_campaign=Category%2FChannel%3A+main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We independently select these products\u2014if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I have to admit something: I have cooked more soggy, burnt, and just overall mediocre baked sweet potato fries than I\u2019d like to admit. 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