Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato wedges get tossed in olive oil and paprika, then roasted until crisp at the edges. Golden and crisp throughout.
Sweet potato fries need surprisingly little to taste good: a coat of olive oil, a good amount of salt and pepper, and a hot oven that lets the edges crisp up while the inside stays soft. Cutting the wedges to a similar thickness helps them cook evenly, so none end up undercooked while others turn crisp.
Because sweet potatoes are naturally free of gluten and nothing here needs flour or breading, this makes an easy side or snack for anyone avoiding wheat. Paprika is optional but adds a little color and warmth if you want more than salt and pepper alone.
Flip the fries halfway through baking so both sides get a chance to crisp, then serve them hot straight off the tray.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes — peeled and cut into fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil — or any preferred cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt — to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper — freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika — optional, for flavor
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2Toss sweet potato fries in olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika if using.
- 3Arrange fries in a single layer on a baking tray.
- 4Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until fries are golden and crisp.
- 5Serve hot as a gluten-free snack or side dish.