I decided to do my favorite baked french fry method, from my cooking bible, the new best recipe by the editors of cooks illustrated. Roasted sweet potato oven fries recipe nyt cooking. As a matter of fact, i like them more than regular fries. Place a heavy duty sheet tray into the oven to heat. Oven roasted sweet potato wedges gardenfork cooks youtube. I learned this when my friend amberly challenged me to develop a baked fry recipe for the sweet potatoes her family grows in central california. I threw these oven fries together and they were a hit.
Felicity cloakes perfect sweet potato fries recipe food the. How to make crispy sweet potato fries in the oven the. Ovenbaked sweet potato fries recipe southern living. Oven roasted sweet potato fries cook for your life. Crispy ovenbaked sweet potato fries kitchen conundrums with. Jan 10, 2014 serve these enticing oven fries as an afterschool snack or a side dish they go equally well with sandwiches and turkey burgers or roast chicken and fish. Classic french fries made with white potatoescrispy on the outside, creamy on the insideset a high bar.
We wanted sweet potato fries that could truly compete. Learn real cooking skills from your favorite food experts. After cutting the sweet potatoes into thick wedges, the fries need to be boiled first if you were to simply drop raw sweet potatoes in hot oil, they would burn before their interiors fully cook. Oven roasted sweet potato wedges gardenfork cooks gardenfork. Then cut each quarter into wedges with the wedge part the area with the skin being about 14 to inch wide. Sweet and spicy potato oven fries recipe sparkrecipes. Cut into fries ive started cutting them smaller think mcdonald s sized hoping thatd help. You will also receive free newsletters and notification of. Jun 11, 2018 these sweet potato fries are so easy to make because the oven does most of the work. The spices paired with the potatoes were just right for a nice sweet n salty fall side dish. These oven roasted sweet potato fries are a great healthy substitute for french fries. These fries are baked and not deep fried, which lowers the fat content. Remove skillet skillet handle will be hot from oven and set on wire rack.
Twice baked potatoes cooks illustrated source of recipe cooks illustrated magazine. Oct 01, 2019 baked sweet potato fries can easily end up a limp mess, but amazing oven fries are not impossible. If you read nothing else, please up your game with these mashed potatoes with saffron garlic butter. Step 1, position rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees f.
If youre not a fan of raw garlic, feel free to omit it. I think the flesh of that sweet potato is too soft for oven fries. Sweet potato steak fries with crunchy spices nyt cooking. Most sweet potatoes turn soggy seconds after emerging from the hot oil. Add the ground cumin and coriander, and salt to taste, and toss together until the wedges are thoroughly coated with oil. Moisture leaves the sweet potatoes as they bake, and activates the seasonings. I love sweet potato fries, especially when theyre on the thin side like this. A collection of potato recipes that cover all the bases mashed, smashed, roasted, baked, braised and chowdered.
Wait til you see how easy it is to make these healthy, sweet fries. I prefer to leave the skin on my sweet potatoes, but you can peel them first if you prefer. May 15, 2014 steve and i are huge fans of sweet potato fries. But ive been reading the latest cook s illustrated sciencey book, cook s science. Line a baking sheet with foil, and coat well with vegetable cooking spray. Oven roasted sweet potato fries just a pinch recipes. Coated with olive oil and baked in a hot oven, these fries are soft and buttery inside and crisp on the outsidethe perfect combination. Oven baked sweet potato fries recipe country living. Crispy ovenbaked potato fries the comfort of cooking. In order for the potato cake to hold together, it is important to slice the potatoes no more than 18 inch 3 mm thick and to make sure the slices are thoroughly dried before assembling the. Adjust oven rack to lowest position, place rimmed baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 500 degrees.
Read on for hecks easy and effortless baked sweet potato fries recipe, and check out her book for dozens of creative spins on the. Sep 18, 2017 heck shares both the more complex and the needforspeed variations of baked sweet potato fries, and with an almost 14monthold who has the appetite of a 14yearold, this busy mom opted for the fast, fresh and onthedinnertableinminutes version. Ovenbaked sweet potato fries with homemade ranch dressing. Place the cut fries into a large bowl and cover with hot tap water. These ovenbaked sweet potato fries work major suppertime wonders. Roasted sweet potato oven fries martha rose shulman. But i found with some research, that you dont really have to give up what you love. It can be tricky to get them to crisp like restaurantstyle fries, but use my technique and you wont be disappointed. Peel the russet potatoes then cut each potato lengthwise into same size fries. Peel the sweet potatoes then cut each potato lengthwise into same size fries.
Usually toss potato with oil only then spread on baking pan. Place the sweet potato wedges in the bowl with the oil. These days, we are trying to eat a lot healthier, so it was a very sad day when i had to give up my french fries. The perfect summer recipe for all your favorite bbq foods like greek turkey burgers, creamy cilantro lime slaw and skinny deviled egg potato salad. We soaked peeled russet potatoes, cut into wedges, in hot water for 10 minutes to re. Sweet potatoes, oven fried cooks illustrated recipe. Ditch the deep fryer and preheat your oven for the crispiestever baked sweet potato fries dunked in your. For an easy, nosplatter sweet potato oven fries recipe, cut the unpeeled sweet potatoes into wedges and cook them on oiled, preheated baking sheets until they are crisp on both sides. Oct 28, 20 we use a highheat vegetable roasting method for our oven roasted sweet potato fries. I added a dash of seasoning salt and a touch of paprika, but the flavoring options are limitless.
Ovenroasted sweet potato fries wait til you see how easy it is to make these healthy, sweet fries. They require fewer cooking steps because theyre baked rather than fried. Ive baked sweet potato fries about 20 times now, and for the life of me, i cannot get them crispy at all. Its hard to get that signature crisp that frying oil so easily achieves, especially when working with sweet potatoesthat is, until now. I totally understand if you might find clearing nearly 3 hours just to cook a potato about as easy as buying a private patagonian island. For an easy, nosplatter sweet potato oven fries recipe, cut the unpeeled sweet potatoes into wedges and cook.
Feb 28, 2017 fast forward a bit and that journey has brought me here. Sprinkle clafouti evenly with remaining 2 teaspoons sugar. Thats why every single recipe in our books has been tested not once, not. Actually, i think im obsessed with sweet potatoes in general. Sweet potato steak fries recipe nancy fuller food network. Ive long accepted that ovenbaked sweet potato fries are a culinary. Pop the fries in the oven for about 30 minutes, flipping the frites and rotating the tray halfway through. Place cookie sheet on the oven rack about 7 inches from the bottom of the oven. Slice potato in half, lengthwise, then in half crosswise. Buy products related to baked potato oven products and see what customers say about baked potato oven products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Im not expecting supercrispy fries i know the nature of sweet potatoes but im hoping to at least hit the browned stage. Apr 10, 2018 oven baked sweet potato fries that are crispy, easy and the perfect healthy side dish to your summer bbq recipe. Cut the ends off the potatoes, then cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
A family of brands trusted by millions of home cooks. Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin a and many of the minerals your body needs for good health. They work together to create a thin coating on the fries which, when baked, becomes delightfully crispy while the sweet potatoes soften. How to make perfect, crispy ovenfried sweet potato fries. The secret to great french fries is to cook them twice. Easy oven baked sweet potato fries your kids will be able to satisfy those junk food cravings while fighting off sickness with a batch of delish. Oven roasted potato fries recipes food network canada. Oven baked sweet potato fries cooking made healthy. People think you need to coat oven fries in oil, but they dont know try this recipe and you will learn better. When it comes time to bake the wedges, put them on parchment paper to bake and allow a few minutes extra to make sure they are done. Apr 23, 2020 my favorite way to cook sweet potatoes is to make oven baked sweet potato fries. Prepare your potatoes as you would for oven fries, except cut your potatoes into wedges and, follow the rest of the steps in the recipe.
Garlicky oven fries adapted from a cooks illustrated recipe. How we use your email address america s test kitchen will not sell, rent, or disclose your email address to third parties unless otherwise notified. I am in love with these fries and in love with cooks illustrated for their never ending awesome cooking tips. When making french fries or sweet potato fries in the oven, many people face what we like to call, the limp effect. After a whole bunch of trial and error, i can share these sweet potato frybaking tips with you. Baked sweet potato fries can easily end up a limp mess, but amazing oven fries are not impossible. If you love seasoned french fries but dont want the fat, then youll love this easy recipe for making them from scratch. Note that when they are baked in the oven, they arent going to be overly crisp as they would be if you were to fry them in oilbut because sweet potatoes.
Meanwhile, mash potato flesh with fork until smooth. Adjust oven racks to uppermiddle and lowermiddle positions and heat oven to 400 degrees. Jan 14, 2009 im looking for some advice on making sweet potato oven fries. Theyre a healthy and delicious snack that everyone is sure to love. Oven baked sweet potato fries for the love of cooking. To stay crisp, sweet potatoes need to be treated differently from regular potatoes. It takes a little bit of preparation, but you can achieve oven fries that are crispy on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees f and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil. Easy sweet potato recipe makes for an easy weeknight dish.
Use organic sweet potatoes, if possible, since they are not peeled. They have more flavor, and i love that little bit of natural sweetness. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In fewer than 100 pages it offers illustrated, stepbystep instructions for preparing potatoes in the most commonly enjoyed waysrecipes, tips, and information that all cooks can use. They recommend two steps that really make a difference. It grows in the ground, is considered a staple in the diet of the lower economic classes, comes wrapped in an ugly brown skin, doesnt stand out among the vast array of supermarket vegetables, and, to be candid, is just plain ugly. Note that when they are baked in the oven, they arent going to be. Crispy ovenbaked potato fries a few months ago, my husband and i threw out our outdoor grill, and though it was a sad, sad loss it was a necessity. Your email address is required to identify you for free access to content on the site. Get ovenbaked sweet potato fries with homemade ranch dressing recipe from food network. Actually, i think these fries would be good any time.
Ovenbaked crispy sweet potato fries tried and tasty. Mar 03, 2015 after one bite, youre sure to fall in love with these crispy baked sweet potato fries. We all enjoyed these oven baked sweet potato fries and they paired perfectly with the sliders i served them with. To make these homemade sweet potato fries, you will need. Youll want to start by cutting your peeled sweet potatoes into. Toss sweet potato wedges with oil, salt and pepper. If not using potatoes immediately, soak in water for up to 1 day. Cooking channel serves up this oven roasted potato fries recipe from chuck hughes plus many other recipes at. They can be eaten anywhere where youd use fries or roast potatoes. Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Place in the oven and set the timer for 10 minutes. Crispy fries we like the asian sweet potatoes that are starchier, too whitefleshed. See how to make healthy baked sweet potato fries with a spicy kick. Bake until browned and tender, turning once, about 20 minutes total, or until tender.
This recipe was adapted from their january 2004 ultimate oven fries. Melt butter over low heat in ovenproof baking dish. Adjust oven rack to uppermiddle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. For an easy, nosplatter oven fries recipe that would produce potatoes with a golden, crisp crust and a richly creamy interior, we followed this procedure. Twice baked potatoes cooks illustrated recipe circus. Instead, i had about 25 minutes before dinner and a bag of potatoes. When i feel fall in the air, i start craving sweet potatoes, collards and pork. I want to try the same technique with sweet potatoes and taco seasoning as. Step 2, place sweet potatoes and soybean oil in large bowl, toss lightly.
Are you more of the doublebaked crazycrisp parmesan oven fries type. Share cooks illustrated crisp roasted potatoes on facebook. Delicious in the form of sweet potato fries, roasted whole with yummy toppings, and even baked in brownies, this cheap. Fries are definitely best fresh outta the oven, and they will start to get soggy as any fries will once they sit out for too long. Recognizing this, how to cook potatoes provides succinctly valuable council. Ive long accepted that ovenbaked sweet potato fries are a culinary unicorn. It is a digital cookbook and cooking guide alike, available on all platforms, that helps home cooks of every level discover, save and organize the worlds best recipes, while also helping them become better, more competent cooks. Just cut them up into evenly sized pieces, this will help make sure they bake evenly. Finding the right shape for the potatoes was key in our recipe for crispy oven fries. To save energy and kitchen heat w500 degree oven just parboil your sweet potato for a few minutes in water.
Cooks illustrated magazine cautions that the typical sweet potato fry is. The best way to bake a sweet potato cooks illustrated. For an easy, nosplatter sweet potato oven fries recipe, cut the unpeeled sweet potatoes into wedges and cook them on oiled, preheated baking sheets until. Place 12 tsp of the oil on each of the two rimmed baking sheets. To prevent the potatoes from sticking, we poured oil, salt, and pepper on the baking sheet instead of on the potatoes. Bake potatoes on foillined baking sheet until skin is crisp and deep brown and a skewer easily pierces flesh, about 1 hour. The night i served the bbq chipped ham sandwiches, i was wishing id picked up a bag of frozen french fries to go with them. Usually the sweet potatoes are baked but today i tried oven roasted fries to go with a boston butt roast. Jan 20, 2016 we all enjoyed these oven baked sweet potato fries and they paired perfectly with the sliders i served them with. Bake until edges are crisp and potatoes are cooked through about 30 minutes.
Cut the skins off the sweet potatoes, squaring off the round sides to make each potato into a large rectangle. Shoestrings were fragile and tended to overcook, while extrathick fries never lost the heavy texture of a baked potato. Read on for hecks easy and effortless baked sweet potato fries recipe, and check out her book for dozens of. We buy them by the truckloads at costco when they are in stock or a few bags at a time at target when they are on sale. Oven roasted cinnamon sweet potato fries food network. Then, host christopher kimball goes into the kitchen with test cook bridget. Best oven baked fries and potato wedges just a pinch.
Adjust oven racks to lowest and uppermiddle positions. The best ovenbaked sweet potato fries gfree foodie. Adjust oven rack to lowest position, place rimmed baking sheet on rack and heat oven to 450 degrees. And to get the combination of creamy interior and crisp crust we wanted, we covered the potatoes with foil to steam them for the first five minutes of cooking for our oven fries recipe. On a baking sheet, arrange potatoes in a single layer and place on the middle shelf of the oven. Americas test kitchens foolproof method for ovenroasting fries. Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sugars so they are even sweeter than the fried ones. Easy, simple, fast, best, delicious, healthy, fatfree, sweet potato oven baked fries. Ovenroasted sweet potatoes wedges with caramelized edges and creamy centers are delicious, but theyre not crispy, and theyre certainly not fries. I make some killer russet oven fries, but my sweet potato fries always end up burned, or sticking to the pan, or not anywhere near crispy. Your fries will be crispy, oilfree, and full of flavour.
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