Don’t overcrowd your baking sheet. This is especially important if you’re making a big batch of fries. Instead of just piling more onto one baking pan, spread them out over two baking pans or cook them in batches. If they’re all crammed onto one pan, they’ll steam instead of bake, and you’ll end up with soggy fries.
Why won’t my sweet potato wedges go crispy?
The first mistake people make is making their fries too thick. It’s incredibly difficult to get crispy sweet potato wedges in the oven, it’s better to slice them too thin than too thick. The second crucial step is to make sure they are all uniformly cut.
Why are my baked sweet potatoes soggy?
Ensure that the fries are evenly spaced out on a parchment-lined baking sheet so that they aren’t touching. If the fries are touching, they will steam rather than bake, which leads to soggy, sad fries. The parchment paper prevents the fries from sticking to the sheet.
How do you make sweet potato fries crispy?
I’ve tried baked sweet potato fries every which way, and these elements really do make a big difference in the crispy factor:
- 1) Slice your fries thinly.
- 2) Toss your sliced fries in cornstarch before oil.
- 3) Divide your fries between two pans and arrange them in even layers.
- 4) Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why are my sweet potatoes soft?
If the sweet potatoes start turning soft or mushy, they have gone bad. The same thing is true for sweet potatoes that turned a deep shade of brown to black. Check for weird growths through the skin or the presence of mold. If the sweet potatoes have developed an off-odor, toss the tubers in the trash.
Why do my sweet potato wedges go soggy?
Excess moisture on the wedges will cause the wedges to steam in the oven and in turn make them go soggy. To dry them just grab a clean tea towel and dry like you’ve never dried before. Seriously, get that water away from those wedges.
Why do you soak sweet potatoes in water?
This tip from the restaurant world draws the starches out of the potatoes, which helps them achieve crispiness. You’ll want to soak the sweet potato sticks for at least an hour, and up to 24 hours. It’s a great idea to start soaking them in the morning so they’re ready when you want dinner!
How long do sweet potatoes cook for?
A good rule of thumb for whole baked sweet potatoes: 45 minutes to 1 hour at 400 degrees F; 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes at 350 degrees F; 1 and 1/2 hours at 325 degrees F. You’ll know the sweet potatoes are done by piercing the center of the sweet potato with the tip of a sharp knife; the flesh should yield easily.
Why are my sweet potato fries not crispy in air fryer?
Top tips to make the best ever sweet potato fries in an air fryer. Avoid overcrowding and place them in a single layer. Overcrowding will make them steam and they will become limp and soggy instead of crispy. Flip your fries halfway so that they cook evenly on both sides.
How do you keep sweet potatoes from getting watery?
We recommend steaming or baking the potato in the oven instead. The water removes some of the potato’s flavor and nutrients, and the pie can turn out watery. Baking the potato in the oven will concentrate its sweetness, resulting in a better pie.
Should sweet potatoes be soaked before frying?
It’s not necessary to soak sliced sweet potatoes before frying, but if you do soak them, they will come out crispier. Soaking sweet potatoes in cold water will help release the starch, making them more available to crisp up.
Should you soak sweet potatoes before air frying?
Step 2: Soak sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes (or as long as 8 hours) before air frying. This is critical for removing excess starch and helping the fries to become crispy.
What can I use instead of cornstarch for sweet potato fries?
I’ve played around with various amounts of cornstarch and olive oil and found the perfect ratio. I’ve experimented with arrowroot starch as well, and it produced fries that were somewhat less crisp, but it’s worth using if that’s what you have.
Are soft sweet potatoes okay to eat?
If your sweet potato is oozing, soft and squishy, discolored, smelly, or have a bunch of sprouts, it’s time to toss. If there are only a few sprouts and the sweet potato is still firm you can cut the sprouted portion off, cook and eat right away, or you can plant it!
Why do sweet potatoes take so long to bake?
Sweet potatoes are an incredibly large and dense vegetable, in their raw state, which means they take forever to fully cook. When the sweet potatoes are halved, the baking time is dramatically reduced.
How do you know when baked sweet potatoes are done?
Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and poke 4 to 5 holes in each sweet potato with a fork or sharp knife. Bake in the oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until soft. To test if they’re done, poke them with a fork or knife. You should should feel very little resistance when inserted.
How do you cut sweet potatoes into wedges?
Slice the potatoes into short wedges by doing the following: slice each potato in half crosswise, then in half lengthwise. Place each piece cut side down and slice it in half. Then flip them over and cut that piece down the center into two wedges (see this video, but cut them in half).
How long should you soak sweet potatoes?
How long do you need to soak the potatoes? Thirty minutes is enough, but if you want to prep ahead you can leave the sweet potatoes submerged in cold water in your fridge for up to 24 hours. After soaking, you’ll drain and rinse the potatoes in a colander and then dry them well by patting them with a clean towel.
Why do my sweet potato fries burn?
Tip #1: Cut them thin and even.
Always cut the pointy tips off the sweet potato spears. The pointy tips will burn so be sure to square-off your edges. See below for an example of the tips starting to burn because they were not cut properly.
Do I peel sweet potatoes before baking?
Whether or not you leave the skin on a sweet potato prior to roasting is entirely up to you! You do not need to peel a sweet potato prior to cooking it in the oven. The skins of sweet potatoes are safe to eat, both raw and cooked, and contain nutrients such as fiber and antioxidants.
Should you parboil sweet potatoes before roasting?
No need to parboil them before roasting! When you bake the potatoes, they get nice and tender without any parboiling. They are also roasted at a high heat, making them perfectly crispy and cooked through in just 30 minutes.