Nigerian Snacks & Small Chops
Sweet Potato Fries
A Fooddey recipe for Sweet Potato Fries, prepared with practical measurements and clear step by step instructions for home cooking.
⏱ 20 minutesCooking Time
🍽 4Servings
● EasyDifficulty
Ingredients
- 1 kg sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon corn starch, optional for extra crispness
How to make it
- Peel or scrub the sweet potatoes and cut into even sticks.
- Soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then rinse and dry very well.
- Toss with oil, spices and corn starch if using.
- Preheat oven to 220°C or heat oil for deep frying.
- For oven fries, arrange in one layer without overlapping.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and tender.
- For deep frying, fry in batches until crisp and drain thoroughly.
- Season with salt while hot.