We love homemade sweet potato fries and I make them for the family several times a month. The process of making your own French Fries is easy and they taste so much better than their store-bought counterparts. Plus, you can make them thin or thick cut…just the way you like them! Season with salt or cinnamon sugar. They’re so good!
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If you plan on making homemade French Fries often I recommend that you invest in a good French Fry Cutter. They’re affordable and easy-to-use. My wrists & hands can’t take a lot of pain & pressure at my old age…so I prefer using one. You’ll find many different ones out in the retail marketplace but I recommend getting one with a stainless steel blade.
How to Make Homemade Sweet Potato Fries
Wash sweet potatoes under cold running water. Use a veggie brush to remove dirt and debris. You can remove the skin with a veggie peeler or paring knife if desired. I prefer the skin to be removed but that’s entirely up to you.
If you’re using a French Fry cutter follow the manufacturer’s instructions to make your fries. If you’re doing it by hand you’ll want to use a knife and cut them into your desired length and thickness. As your cutting them place them into a bowl of cool water until your done. Then drain away the water by dumping them into a colander and shake away the excess.
Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a bowl. Place fries into the bowl. Use a spoon to coat them with the olive oil. Place them onto a baking sheet. You can season them with salt or with cinnamon sugar.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of your fries. Thin cut is usually around 10 minutes while thick cut can take 15-18 minutes. You’ll have to experiment with the baking time so keep an eye on them. Remove from oven and let them cool for an additional 2 minutes on the sheet before serving.
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