Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Whether you serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or just make a meal out of them, these loaded sweet potato fries are going to be a WIN. This game day favorite pairs crispy baked sweet potato wedges with lots of gooey cheese, smoky bacon, and scallions.

We’ve all had potato skins and loaded fries before, but swapping the usual russet potatoes for sweet potatoes changes the game! Now you’ve got that sweet-and-salty contrast going on, which makes this crowd-pleaser even MORE delicious. Seasoning the baked sweet potato fries with a blend of savory, smoky, and spicy flavors takes things up another notch—and cutting the fries into wedges means they can hold more awesome toppings!

Why These Loaded Sweet Potato Fries Are a Favorite for Game Day (and Any Day)

I first made these potato wedges for my husband’s fantasy draft to serve with Honey Sriracha Baked Chicken Wings and they were pretty much demolished, which is why I knew I had to share them here too. (Isn’t it always the best when a randomly thrown together dish ends up being so good, you put it on frequent repeat?!) I could literally make a meal out of these loaded sweet potato fries and be perfectly happy!

• Big flavor, minimal effort. These loaded sweet potato wedges couldn’t be easier to make and they deliver so much flavor using surprisingly few ingredients. They’re smoky, sweet, cheesy, savory, spicy—just so irresistible!
• So many serving options. Pile them onto plates for dinner, serve them alongside Juicy Air Fryer Burgers as a side dish, or eat them straight off the sheet pan for a fun game day snack.
• Customizable toppings. I love adding a drizzle of ranch dressing, but you could do a more traditional sour cream option, add more heat with sriracha, change up the cheese. Endless possibilities!

What You’ll Need

Let’s get started! Here’s what you’ll need to make these loaded sweet potato fries. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

• Sweet potatoes – Slice these into evenly sized wedges.
• Olive oil
• Sea salt
• Garlic powder – Fresh garlic would burn in the oven, so we use garlic powder here.
• Ancho chili powder – For some heat and smoky goodness.
• Shredded cheddar cheese – If you have time, grate your own for the most oozy-gooeyness. Otherwise, store-bought shreds are just fine!
• Cooked bacon – Dice this so you can get a little bit of bacon in every bite.
• Green onions – For a pop of color and fresh flavor.
• Ranch dressing– Optional, either for dipping or drizzling over the tops of your fries.

How to Make Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

Here’s what you’ll need to do to put together this epic game day snack!

• Season the fries. Toss the sweet potato wedges with the olive oil and spices until evenly coated.
• Roast until tender. Bake the wedges skin-side down at 425°F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
• Add the toppings. Sprinkle on the cheese and bacon, then return to the oven to melt; this takes about 3 minutes.
• Finish and serve. Garnish with green onions and serve with the ranch dressing, if you’re using it.

Tips and Variations

I have a few more notes on this recipe to make sure your loaded sweet potato fries turn out perfect!

• Cut the potatoes to even sizes. This will ensure they’re all tender at the same time. 
• Skins on or off. I like to leave the skins on (extra fiber!), but if you prefer your sweet potatoes peeled, that’s totally fine too. It’ll just add 5 minutes or so to the prep time, but nothing else will change.
• Make them Tex-Mex style. Add guacamole and salsa. Swap the bacon for black beans, or just keep the bacon. (Bacon and avocado are amazing together, as my Bacon Avocado Egg White Breakfast Sandwich will attest!)
• Try another cheese. Like pepper jack, Monterey jack, gouda, or smoked cheddar.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your loaded sweet potato fries alongside a burger (like my Chicken Burger or Avocado Burger), or as a game day snack with favorites like Garlic Parmesan Wings and Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip. You can’t go wrong!

Storage and Reheating

• Storage: Store leftover loaded sweet potato fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat: Warm the fries and toppings in a 400°F oven or air fryer until hot and re-crisped. You can use the microwave, but be warned that the potato wedges will be soggy.

More Sweet Potato Recipes

• Sweet Potato Hash
• Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
• Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
• Chipotle Beef Barbacoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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