Description
Sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional French fries, combining natural sweetness with a crispy exterior. This simple recipe allows you to whip up these golden treats at home, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them as a snack or a side dish that not only delights the palate but also packs a nutritional punch with vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ? teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C).
- Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into quarter-inch thick sticks.
- In a bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For added crunch, soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes before seasoning.
Experiment with spices by adding cayenne pepper for heat or parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg