Description
Baked sweet potato fries are a delicious and nutritious snack that perfectly marries sweetness and savory flavors. These vibrant, crispy fries are easy to prepare and serve as an ideal after-school treat or side dish for any meal. With their golden-brown exterior and tender interior, these baked delights will satisfy both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into thin strips.
- Toss the sweet potato strips 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 until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes before baking to remove excess starch. Feel free to experiment with seasonings like cumin or cinnamon for added flavor.