Description
Crispy sweet potato fries are a flavorful, healthier alternative to regular fries, offering a satisfying crunch and delicious taste that will please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes; cut them into uniform sticks, about ½ inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut sweet potatoes in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices or serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 125g (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg