Sweet Potato Fries

Cook Time: 55 Minutes

Side

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1½ teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • Non-stick cooking spray


Optional Ingredients


Materials

  • Baking sheet
  • Cutting board
  • Fork
  • Large bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Scrub and rinse sweet potatoes. Pat dry with a paper or kitchen towel.
  3. Leaving skin on, cut sweet potatoes into thick French fry strips, about ½-inch wide.
  4. In a large bowl, mix paprika, salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add oil. Blend with a fork until there are no lumps.
  5. Add sweet potato strips to the bowl. Toss until they are coated on all sides.
  6. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn fries over and bake another 10-15 minutes, or until fries are tender.
Chef’s Notes
  • For easier cleanup, line the baking sheet with a layer of aluminum foil. Coat with non-stick cooking spray before placing the sweet potatoes on the sheet.
  • White baking potatoes can be used in place of all or part of the sweet potatoes.
  • For milder flavor, dust the potatoes with 1½ teaspoons of curry powder and ¾ teaspoon of salt in place of the cayenne seasoning.
  • 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
  • To ensure this recipe is truly gluten-free, use ingredients labeled "certified gluten-free." Some foods, like oats or soy sauce, can contain traces of gluten depending on the brand or processing methods.
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