In short

  • Additional spices such as chilli, turmeric, cajun, etc.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into even-sized fries.

Sweet Potato Fries

Serves
4 portions
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Optional:

  • Additional spices such as chilli, turmeric, cajun, etc.

Method (Oven)

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into even-sized fries.
  3. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the sweet potato fries to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated in the oil and spices.
  5. Arrange the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fries are crispy and golden brown, flipping them halfway through cooking.

Method (Air Fryer)

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
  2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into even-sized fries.
  3. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the sweet potato fries to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated in the oil and spices.
  5. Arrange the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook the fries for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, or until the fries are crispy and golden brown.

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  1. Sweet potato chips with simple salsa

    NHS Healthier Families · HTML · NHS recipe guidance · Link destination checked 5 September 2026

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Karim is a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and was a founding member of Simple Online Healthcare in 2015. With a Master of Pharmacy degree from Strathclyde University, Karim brings a strong foundation in pharmaceutical care and a passion for leveraging digital solutions to improve patient access to healthcare.

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