Sweet Potato Fries
Give these oven baked fries a try for an easy and healthy snack or side!
Average Cost: $3.96 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 30 minutes 
Average Servings: 9 Recipe Source: cookingmatters.org
Ingredients
- 4 Medium sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- Non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Step 2
Scrub and rinse sweet potatoes. Pat dry with a paper or kitchen towel. Leaving skin on, cut sweet potatoes into thick French fry strips, about ½-inch wide.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix paprika, salt, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add oil. Blend with a fork until there are no lumps. Add sweet potato strips to the bowl. Toss until they are coated on all sides.
Step 4
Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet.
Step 5
Bake for 15 minutes. Turn fries over and bake another 10-15 minutes, or until fries are tender.
Utensils Needed
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons
- Large bowl
- Baking sheet
- Fork
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 8 – 10 fries
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars | n/a |
| Protein | 1 g |