Sweet potatoes are a healthy and flavorful alternative to regular fried potatoes. To prepare them, you must first wash and peel them. Cut them into thin sticks to make them crisp and golden, while cut them into wedges to make them softer. Mix them with olive oil, add your favorite seasonings and bake them for 25-30 minutes at 200 ° C.
Ingrediants
Baked Sweet Potatoes Fried
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- Condiments (optional)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Doses for 4 servings
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Wash and Peel the Potatoes
Step 1. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly with tap water
Gently scrub the peel while holding it under running water to remove all dirt and grime. It is especially important to wash the potatoes well if you intend to leave the skin behind.
Wash the potatoes even if you don't intend to peel them. This will prevent dirt and bacteria from the peel from contaminating the pulp
Step 2. Blot the potatoes with a paper towel or soft cloth
Since sweet potatoes can have a slippery surface, it is important to dry them well before you start cutting them. Once washed, place them on a dry paper towel or tea towel. Use it to absorb excess water from the peel.
Step 3. Peel them with a vegetable peeler (if desired)
Take a sweet potato and hold it vertically with your non-dominant hand. Grab a serrated or regular vegetable peeler with your dominant hand. Make long, even passes along the surface of the potato from root to tip.
- Peel the first part, turn the potato and continue peeling from root to tip until the procedure is complete.
- It is not mandatory to peel the potatoes. Many people like the texture of the peel, not to mention that it is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Step 4. Remove both ends from each potato
Lay the potato horizontally on a flat surface, such as a sturdy cutting board, and hold it steady with your non-dominant hand. Grab a sharp knife with the dominant one. Remove a piece of about 3 cm from both ends of each potato.
Part 2 of 4: Cut them into sticks
Step 1. Roll the potato on an even surface to locate the flatter side of the tuber
Place the potato horizontally on the cutting board and turn it gently with your hand until you find its flattest and most stable side. This way you can cut it much easier and safer.
Can't find it? Remove a small piece from one of the sides to create it ad hoc. Cutting a small piece of about 3 mm will be more than enough
Step 2. Cut the potato lengthwise into slices of about 1.5cm
Starting on one of the long sides, slice the potato from end to end into slices about 1.5 cm thick. Carry out the procedure in a precise and orderly manner until it is completed.
Try to make slices of similar size to make the sticks more or less the same
Step 3. Stack 2 slices
Place one slice in front of you, then place another one on top of them to match. Holding them steady with your non-dominant hand, cut them lengthwise until you get sticks with a thickness of about 1.5 cm.
Keep the sticks of similar size to make sure they cook evenly
Step 4. Continue cutting the sticks until all the potatoes are finished
Repeat the same procedure as in the previous step, i.e. stack 2 slices and cut them lengthwise until you get sticks with a thickness of about 1.5 cm. Proceed until you have finished all the potatoes.
Part 3 of 4: Cut them into wedges
Step 1. Cut each potato in half
Wash and peel the potatoes (if desired), place one on a flat surface and hold it steady with your non-dominant hand. If it has a flat side, place it on the surface for greater stability when cutting. Make a cross cut in the middle of the potato.
Step 2. Cut each piece in half lengthwise
Cut the pieces you made in the previous step in half again, but this time lengthwise. Make sure you hold them steady with your non-dominant hand during the procedure. Set them aside as you cut them.
Step 3. Cut the pieces in half once again lengthwise
Pick up the pieces you set aside and cut them in half once more. Make sure you make a longitudinal cut to get long wedges rather than short, squat. Each wedge should be about 2cm thick.
Make sure the wedges are as even as possible in length and width to ensure even cooking
Part 4 of 4: Bake Fried Sweet Potatoes in the Oven
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 200 ° C
Let it warm up well while you finish making the potatoes.
Step 2. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray them with cooking spray
Tear off 2 pieces of tinfoil from the roll to fit the size of the baking sheets and use them to line them. Spray some non-stick cooking spray evenly on the surface of each pan.
If you use non-stick aluminum foil, avoid adding cooking spray
Step 3. Mix the sweet potatoes with the olive oil and salt
Put them in a large bowl and pour in a drizzle of oil. Season with salt and mix everything to evenly coat the sticks with oil and salt.
Step 4. Spread the sticks on the baking sheets creating a single layer
Divide the potatoes in half and spread them evenly across the baking sheets in a single layer. Separate the sticks or wedges to prevent them touching each other and becoming mushy.
Step 5. Season the potatoes with spices (if desired)
Evenly sprinkle your favorite toppings over the sweet potatoes. Try using a pinch of black pepper and ½ teaspoon of paprika if you want to season them easily.
- Try adding 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and 1 tablespoon of rosemary;
- To make a Cajun-style blend, use a pinch of cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon of oregano, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme;
- Do you like the flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine? Use chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and sea salt. Determine the amount of each topping based on your personal taste. You can also use a sachet taco dressing to achieve a similar result.
Step 6. Bake the potatoes for 25-30 minutes
Place the trays carefully on separate oven racks and close the door. Let them cook for 25-30 minutes. They will be ready once they have taken on a golden color. They should be crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Potatoes cut into wedges require a few more minutes of cooking to become crunchy, but be sure to keep an eye on them
Step 7. Season with salt and serve them immediately
Divide the potatoes into 4 equal portions and serve them. Taste one and season with salt if you deem it necessary. Serve them immediately. They are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with a sauce like blue cheese or honey mustard.
