Crispy, healthy, and free of guilt!
Sweet potato fries are one of the most popular comfort foods, however, the usual deep, fried versions are packed with oil and unnecessary calories. The good news? You can make perfectly crispy, golden sweet potato fries in your kitchen without needing to use any oil at all.
Such a no, oil baked sweet potato fries recipe is ideal for weight loss diets, clean eating, and anyone who is reluctant to consume fried foods. They are full of fiber, loaded with antioxidants, and extremely gratifying.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- An air fryer is a must if you want this to be oil, free and low in calories.
- Crunchy outside and tender inside.
- Highly packed with vitamin A, C, potassium, and dietary fiber.
- Great to be portioned for meals, eaten as a snack, or a healthy side dish
- Children will love it, and it is
🥕 Ingredients
- 2 big sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp cornflour or arrowroot powder (for crispiness)
- ½ tsp paprika or red chilli powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt as needed
- Optional: dried herbs (oregano/rosemary)
🔪 Preparation
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
One of the most important steps in achieving crisp fries is to cook them in a very hot oven.
- Remove the skin from the sweet potatoes and cut them into even fries.
The thinner the sticks, the crispier the result will be.
- Submerge the fries in cold water for 15, 20 minutes.
What this does is it takes off the starch that is on the surface and this is what helps to make it crispy.
- After soaking, drain the water and dry them thoroughly.
If there is any moisture left, they will not crisp up.
- Mix them with the spices.
Put some cornflour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt on the fries.
The cornflour is the one that works as a nice little layer that gets it crispy even if you don
🔥 Baking Instructions
- Prepare your oven tray with parchment paper.
2. Put the fries flat on the tray, no layering or overcrowding.
3. Oven cook for 15 minutes, then turning over the fries.
4. Continue baking for 10, 15 minutes or until the fries are crisp and golden on the edges.
5. If you want the fries to be super crispy, use the broil (grill mode) for the last 2, 3 minutes.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pair your no-oil sweet potato fries with:
- Low-fat yogurt dip
- Hummus
- Mint yogurt sauce
- Spicy tomato salsa
- Lemon-tahini dressing
Add a squeeze of lemon on top for extra zing!
💡 Tips for Perfect No-Oil Fries
- It’s a must to always soak the potatoes if you want to remove the starch.
- Make sure that the fries are thoroughly dried before you season them.
- Don’t let the fries touch each other on the tray.
- Turn the heat to maximum when you want to get the fries crispy.
- Good results are achieved with thin or medium, thin cuts.
🧡 Health Benefits
Sweet potatoes are a very healthy type of food! Which Are They Beautiful Nutritional Support gut health due to their high fiber content
- They are powered by antioxidants (beta, carotene)
- They make blood sugar more stable
- They raise the body’s defense mechanism
- They make the heart healthy
In addition, if you bake them without oil, the calorie content will remain very low, just right for losing weight.
🌟 Final Thoughts
These Baked Sweet Potato Fries (No Oil) are an amazing choice for regular fries, they are crisp, full of flavor, and totally guilt, free. If you are on a clean eating plan, aiming to lose weight, or simply want a nutritious snack, this recipe is perfect for you.
Just one try and they will be your unhealthy fry’s healthiest alternative that you can’t resist!
