Sometimes you just need something warm, crispy, and comforting – especially during the luteal phase when your body craves security and energy. These oven-baked sweet potato fries are exactly that: golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside. With just a few ingredients and a simple trick, you can conjure up a little moment of well-being straight from the oven in no time – completely guilt-free and with lots of self-love.
The Trick to Making Oven-baked Sweet Potato Fries Really Crispy
To ensure your oven-baked sweet potato fries turn out perfectly crispy, the most important thing is to avoid excessive moisture (steam) in the oven. You can achieve this by opening the oven door after about 10 minutes of baking to let the steam escape. From this point on, you should also leave the oven door slightly ajar while baking to allow moisture to continue escaping. This is the crucial factor that most people don't know or follow!
At this point I would like to thank Mrs. Flury and her recipe “Sweet Potato Fries 2.0” who inspired me to try this trick myself for the first time.
Similar and Related Recipes
On “sizzling & frizzling” I've already shared a similar recipe with you: how you can make Crispy Homemade Oven Fries (from regular potatoes)! Why don't you take a look?
Sweet potato fries are also the perfect side dish for burgers. You can find the best burger bun sourdough recipe with wholewheat flour and various seeds here.
Crispy Homemade Oven Sweet Potato Fries in the Luteal Phase
During the luteal phase, many women are particularly plagued by PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Meanwhile, this is the time to take care of yourself, supporting your body with the right nutrients for the subsequent menstrual phase.
During this time, you may experience water retention, digestive problems, mood swings, and even back and abdominal pain. Nutrients that can be particularly helpful during this time include vitamins B1, B6, D, and E, as well as iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, omega-3 fats, long-chain carbohydrates, progesterone-like phytohormones, antioxidants, and chlorophyll.
The main ingredient (sweet potato) for this recipe can support you and your hormone balance during this time. Sweet potatoes They contain calcium and vitamin E, as well as long-chain carbohydrates (for blood sugar stabilization) and diosgenin (a precursor of progesterone).
Crispy Homemade Oven Sweet Potato Fries
These crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries are achieved with a simple yet effective trick: After the first ten minutes of baking, briefly open the oven door and then leave it slightly ajar to allow the moist air to escape – this makes the fries wonderfully crispy. Prepared with (coconut) oil, salt, and pepper, they are particularly well-suited to the luteal phase and make an uncomplicated, satisfying side dish or snack option.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven, including the baking tray, to 430 °F (220 °C), fan setting.
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Peel the sweet potato and cut it into fries. Then place them in a zip-top or freezer bag and add the pepper and (coconut) oil. Distribute everything well in the closed bag until the sweet potato sticks are coated on all sides.
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Carefully line the hot baking sheet with parchment paper and place the sweet potato sticks on it. Spread them out well so they are not overlapping or touching each other. Then bake them for 10 minutes.
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Now open the oven door and let the steam escape. Use a spatula and wedge it in the oven door so you can continue baking with it slightly ajar. This allows the moist air to escape and the sweet potato fries to become perfectly crispy! Bake them for another 5 minutes.
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Turn the sweet potato fries over once on the baking sheet and then rotate the baking sheet itself 180° in the oven so that the sweet potato fries bake evenly on all sides. Bake them for another 5-10 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
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Finally, sprinkle a little salt over the sweet potato fries and spread it evenly. Now you can serve and enjoy them!
Nutritional Information
servings 1
- Amount per Serving
- Calories 368kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.3g19%
- Potassium 1239.6mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 60.7g21%
- Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
- Sugars 12.7g
- Protein 5g10%
** The daily percentages are based on a 2000 kcal diet. Your daily figures might be higher or lower according to your caloric need.
Remark
Tip:Feel free to experiment and add different spices. I find cinnamon and a little cayenne pepper interesting, for example. Or garlic powder and roasted bell peppers. What are you in the mood for, and what are your favorites? Let me know in the comments!
