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Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

October 28, 2019 By Alia 6 Comments

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This Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe is vegan, paleo, and so easy to make. This recipe features thin strips of sweet potato tossed with a delicious blend of spices, then baked to perfection. It makes a healthy, family-friendly, and tasty side, appetizer, or snack.

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Just 6 ingredients and roughly 30 minutes are all you need to make this super-easy dish. Because sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, they beckon to be tossed in anything savory and spicy. A blend of paprika, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne is the perfect combination of spices to balance out the flavor of sweet potatoes.

My favorite way to have sweet potato fries is alongside a hearty burger, but these really are perfect on their own as a snack or appetizer. They are sweet, salty and spicy all in one bite. Since they are not deep-fried, they are much healthier for you than what is usually served in restaurants. This recipe instead calls for them to be baked in the oven until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

Tips for Making Baked Sweet Potato Fries

  • Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform strips. This ensures even baking, because thicker fries take more time to cook through than thinner ones do. I always leave the skin on because it is a good source of fiber and of course, it’s less work. 🙂
  • Space out the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet so that they are not touching. If the pan is overcrowded, the sweet potatoes will steam rather than roast and will get soggy rather than crispy. If you don’t have a large enough baking sheet, just use two baking sheets.
  • Flip the fries over halfway through baking time to ensure even baking on all sides.
  • If you find that your fries aren’t crispy enough when they are done baking, you can broil them in the oven for a few minutes to crisp right them up! Important: Make sure you keep an eye on them, so that they don’t burn.

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More Side Dish Recipes To Try

  • Creamy Dill Potato Salad
  • Cherry Tomato Spinach Salad
  • Buttermilk Cornbread
  • Herb Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

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If you make this Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe, let me know! Rate it and leave a comment below, because I love hearing from you! 🙂

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Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

This Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe makes a tasty side, appetizer, or snack that is paleo, vegan and so simple to make.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Side, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Alia | Everyday Easy Eats

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss until sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
  • Spread sweet potatoes out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, turning over halfway through baking time, until tender and slightly browned. Serve warm.

Notes

If your fries aren't crispy enough when they are done baking, you can broil them in the oven for a few minutes to make them crispier. Just make sure you watch them closely, so that they don't burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6510IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Comments

  1. safiya says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    Its very delicious

    Reply
    • Alia says

      November 3, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Hi Safiya – Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Bernadine says

    November 9, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious! I’ve had sweet potato fries before and they tasted really good do I’m excited about this because it’ll probably taste ten times better!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      November 10, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Hi Bernadine – Thanks! Yes these are an absolute favorite in my house. I will check out your blog for sure! Take care! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

    November 13, 2016 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    Sweet potato fries are always my side dish of choice, but they are soooo unhealthy! Love that these are baked instead of fried, yet still crispy!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      November 13, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks Bethany! I always try to make baked versions of deep fried foods whenever I can. They still taste just as good, but without all the extra fat and calories!

      Reply

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