Description
These Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a healthier alternative to traditional fries, with a crispy exterior and a tender, sweet interior. Seasoned with a blend of spices and baked to perfection, they make a delicious side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Fries:
- 2 pounds orange fleshed sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons spice or spice combination of your choice: chipotle powder, smoked paprika, Chinese five-spice, pumpkin pie spice, garam masala, Cajun seasoning, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F: For more crispiness, preheat your oven to 500°F. Place a roasting pan or heavy-duty baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into wedges: Peel, halve, and cut the sweet potatoes into wedges or disks.
- Toss with the oil, salt, spices: In a bowl, combine sweet potatoes, oil, salt, and spices. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Spread onto preheated pan: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes onto the preheated pan in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake at 450°F for 15-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and crispy.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 446mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
