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Sweet Potato Fries

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Healthy Homemade Baked Orange Sweet Potato Fries with ketchup, salt, pepper on white wooden board.

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Sweet Potato Fries

A nutrient packed side dish.
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 171kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula/Turner

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Always wash hands before preparing food.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a baking sheet with 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
  • Wash sweet potatoes. With skins on, cut into 1/2 inch thick strips.
  • In a large bowl, mix paprika, pepper, and cayenne. Drizzle with remaining oil and stir until well combined.
  • Add potato strips to the bowl and toss until coated on all sides. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Turn fries over and bake another 10-15 minutes, until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Enjoy!

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Notes

Healthy Note: Replace the cayenne pepper with 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder for a milder flavor. For the crispiest fries, be sure the potatoes do not lie on top of each other on the baking sheet.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21431IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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