Sweet Potato Fries
Budget-friendly recipe
Are your kids begging for french fries? Make these delicious homemade fries and you'll both be happy!
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- Baking sheet
- Cutting board
- Fork
- Large bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Sharp knife
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450°F.
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Scrub and rinse sweet potatoes. Pat dry with a paper or kitchen towel.
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Leaving skin on, cut sweet potatoes into thick French fry strips, about ½ - inch wide.
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In a large bowl, mix paprika, salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add oil. Blend with a fork until there are no lumps.
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Add sweet potato strips to the bowl. Toss until they are coated on all sides.
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Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Turn fries over and bake another 10 - 15 minutes, or until fries are tender.
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For easier cleanup, first line the baking sheet with a layer of aluminum foil. Coat the foil with non - stick cooking spray before placing the sweet potatoes on the sheet.
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For the crispiest fries, be sure sweet potatoes do not lie on top of each other on the baking sheet. You may need to cook in two batches.
Chef Tips
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White baking potatoes can be used in place of all or part of the sweet potatoes.
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For milder flavor, dust the potatoes with 1½ teaspoons of curry powder and ¾ teaspoon of salt in place of the cayenne seasoning.
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Cut this recipe in half to save money.
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size:
Total calories:
8
pieces
90
Total fat:
3 g
Saturated fat:
<1 g
Carbohydrates:
16 g
Protein:
1 g
Fiber:
3 g
Sodium:
240 mg
