Comments on: Crispy Sweet Potato Oven “Fries”

By: pauladavis

pauladavis — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:38:12 +0000

The flavor on these was great! I too had problems getting mine to crisp. I only soaked them for about 30 minutes but I will try to do them for longer next time. I also found a dip online we made with them and it was great! Mayo, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and a clove of crushed garlic.

By: wmlancas

wmlancas — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:15:13 +0000

Hi Vikki, I am not sure why they didn’t crisp up for you. I have an old oven (no fancy convection for me) so maybe that has something to do with it? One thing I have to focus on is making my fries as thin as possible when I cut them. They cook faster and they end up crispier. I’m glad you liked them!

By: Vikki

Vikki — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:48:02 +0000

Great recipe! They were awesome!

By: Vikki

Vikki — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:46:33 +0000

These were delish! I buy Sweet Potato spears from Trader Joe’s and normally toss them with Olive oil, Balsamic, garlic, oregano and chopped onion…place them in a foil pouch and bake for 25 minutes. Tonight I made your oven crispy fries. I used the convection/microwave instead of the oven so it wouldn’t heat the house up. They came out great but not real crispy (they were getting dark brown so I didn’t want to cook them any longer. I did the pre-soak with salt as you suggested also) I think next time I will either microwave them until tender than finish in the oven to crisp or just go for it and cook in the oven the whole time. Either way, I will for sure be making these again!
=) Vikki

By: lotsa98

lotsa98 — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:15:45 +0000

Can’t wait try these! Thanks for the tip on keeping them crispy.