Crispy sweet potatoes in oven?

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:30 pm

Is there a way to get sweet potato “fries” to be crispy on the outside without the hassle of actually frying them? I don’t have an air fryer but my oven does have a convection setting if that helps.

tigerwife

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:32 pm

Absolutely. Slice thinly and evenly, spray the top and bottom with oil, spice to your taste, and roast on 400 until crispy.

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:35 pm

tigerwife wrote:

Absolutely. Slice thinly and evenly, spray the top and bottom with oil, spice to your taste, and roast on 400 until crispy.

Ok, maybe I’m just not roasting long enough? I have been roasting on 425 normal or 400 convection and they get very soft so I pull them out but they’re not at all crispy.

I am also tossing with oil because I don’t have the spray kind. I feel like that should be fine but maybe not?

-Sunnygirl

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:36 pm

Make sure to spray bottom and tops and roast for long time, like at least 45 mins! enjoy

tigerwife

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:38 pm

challahchallah wrote:

How thinly do you slice them?
I also sometimes make little cubes which work well. The smaller you cut them, the crispier they will be.

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:38 pm

-Sunnygirl wrote:

Make sure to spray bottom and tops and roast for long time, like at least 45 mins! enjoy

Ok, I think I’m just not waiting long enough. I will keep going next time. Thank you!

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:39 pm

tigerwife wrote:

How thinly do you slice them?
I also sometimes make little cubes which work well. The smaller you cut them, the crispier they will be.

I was making long strips, probably 1/4-1/2” square by a few inches long. They were very tasty but very soft, not at all crispy.

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:45 pm

enneamom wrote:

Try broiling them for a few minutes

I was using parchment paper so they don’t stick, but I have had parchment paper catch on fire under the broiler, so I’m hesitant to do that.

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:46 pm

trixx wrote:

Space in between them.

This I was careful about so it wasn’t that, but thank you.

peanut1

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:46 pm

Are you roasting uncovered? I usually roast covered for about an hour and then uncover for a while so it gets crispy on the outside.

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:47 pm

peanut1 wrote:

Are you roasting uncovered? I usually roast covered for about an hour and then uncover for a while so it gets crispy on the outside.

I was roasting uncovered the entire time.

thunderstorm

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:48 pm

challahchallah wrote:

I think the issue is that you used oil instead of cooking spray. I found that they only crisp with cooking spray.

enneamom

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:49 pm

challahchallah wrote:

I was using parchment paper so they don’t stick, but I have had parchment paper catch on fire under the broiler, so I’m hesitant to do that.

Yes, probably not a good idea. If you want to try it next time, I say put them straight in the pan without paper. You could spray the pan with nonstick spray first, if you want.

ra_mom

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:52 pm

Coat them
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/.....ries/

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:56 pm

ra_mom wrote:

Coat them
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/.....ries/

Yeah, I should probably try this. They look great. It definitely ups the hassle factor though with the 30 minute soak followed by a careful pat dry. Thank you for the link.

challahchallah

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 3:57 pm

thunderstorm wrote:

I think the issue is that you used oil instead of cooking spray. I found that they only crisp with cooking spray.

Oh, that’s too bad. I generally don’t like the flavor of cooking spray, but maybe I’ll have to look into finding one that tastes better. Thanks.

tichellady

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 4:13 pm

Soak in boiling water and then dry to remove starch

shanarishona

Wed, Jan 20 2021, 4:21 pm

Yes I also have trouble getting them crispy. It sounds like the easier trick is to use spray not oil?
I had no idea