These Crunchy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside! Baked, not fried for a healthy french fry fix!
Another recipe using pre-browned Panko Crumbs. First there was Panko Crusted Salmon, followed by Crispy Oven Baked Fish and Chips and now…well now we have,
Double Crunch Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries!
The crème de la crème of oven baked fries…the top dog, big cheese, who wears the big hat daddy, most awesome oven baked fries you have ever wrapped your lips around! I guess you could say I kinda liked ’em….
I am seriously in love with french fries – I’d give up dessert for them. But alas, neither my arteries or waistline feel the same kind of affection for them as I do. So during a recent french fry craving I had the brilliant (yes french fries can be brilliant) idea to crunch them up with my miracle pre-browned Panko crumbs!
I tried the 3 dip method (flour, egg, Panko) and the 2 dip method (just egg and Panko) and I am pleased to report you can ditch the flour and just use egg and Panko – no difference at all. One less dirty dish and a few less carbs. More brilliance!
I mixed up some plain greek yogurt and Dijon mustard for a fabulous dip – my arteries are smiling at me today.
Notes: Cut your potato in french fry size (not wedges). These are going to cook up in about 20 minutes and you don’t want the crumbs to over brown and the potatoes still be uncooked. I used one large sweet potato and got about 2 dozen large fries. Feel free to add your favorite spices to the Panko crumbs – skies the limit here.
Brilliant!
Double Crunch Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 1-2 large Sweet Potatoes - peeled and cut into french fries
- 2 eggs
- cup *1 pre-browned Panko Crumbs
- Salt and Pepper
- in * Pre-browed Panko crumbs - heat non stick skillet over medium high heat. Pour crumbs into dry skillet. Toast until light brown . Cool for about 10 minutes before using - they get pretty hot. careful not to over toast - they will brown up more the oven
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Coat a large baking sheet with non-stick spray - give it a good double spray. (you can use a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil if you prefer).
- In a medium bowl, mix both eggs. Set aside.
- Pour pre-browned Panko crumbs on a plate. Salt and pepper well. (you can add additional spices like paprika, garlic powder or cayenne at this point).
- Dip the fries (2 or 3 at a time) into the egg and then into the Panko crumbs.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a fork tender. Sprinkle with additional salt if required.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Emily Dupras says
Loved this recipe! My husband and his best friend raved about how good it was and they are not really sweet potato fans. Super crispy outside and soft inside, best sweet potato fries ever!
Kathi & Rachel says
So glad you loved them! Thank you for the nice note 🙂
Kari McGrath says
Wow, just made these tonight, and even my husband, who doesn’t really go for sweet potatoes that much, loved them! We will definitely be making them again! I added lots of spices to the panko while it browned, like Italian seasoning, dried parsley, dried chives, smoked paprika, and garlic and onion powder.
LAUREN MARFLEET says
I just made these and they were hands down the best sweet potato fries I have ever made. Panko Crumbs will always be a must for oven baked sweet potato fries from now on. Thank you for this recipe!
LaughingSpatula.com says
yay! We are so glad you loved them! Thanks for leaving a note!
Hayley Hurst says
Do you think you could add Parmesan to the crumb?
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
You bet! Sounds delicious!
Michelle Ritchie says
Hi……I live in the UK and have never heard of Panko crumbs……what are they?? ????????????
Kira says
Japanese bread crumbs. Delicious!
Carol says
I’m also a huge panko fan and pre-browning them for certain dishes is genius! Thanks for the tip and will try this very soon!
Kathi Kirk says
Thank you Carol! ..love your site!
kathi
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
This is such a brilliant idea! I love sweet potato fries but I can never get them crispy and fry-like! Thanks 🙂
Pat says
Oh, this looks good! And to use the panko crumbs is an A+ idea. Thanks 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Breaded french fries? Holy yum! Can’t wait to give these a try! Bet they have great crunch.
Megan Campbell says
Sounds yummy, I will try this with allspice and cloves. I really like Panko crumbs, so thanks for the recipes. Megan
Kathi Kirk says
Hey Stranger! I think the allspice sounds perfect – hope you are doing well and having fun! (got a feeling you are )
Kathi
amanda @ fake ginger says
Yes! I need these! I have the worst time with sweet potatoes. They NEVER get crunchy enough in the oven. Trying this real soon!
Kathi Kirk says
Hope you love them as much as i did Amanda!
Kathi