How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Baking is a healthier alternative to frying. Sweet potatoes are also healthier than regular potatoes. Combine baking and sweet potatoes to make these delicious sweet potato fries. It's easy!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 to 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• oven
• aluminum foil
• knife
• large ziploc bag
• baking sheet or cookie tray
• paper towels

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Line a baking sheet or cookie tray with aluminum foil.

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4. Cut sweet potatoes into strips, about 1/2 inch thick.

5. Put strips into a medium/ large ziploc (resealable plastic bag). Add the olive oil, salt, paprika and cinnamon to the bag.

6. Seal the bag and shake until the sweet potato strips are fully covered.

7. Spread the sweet potato strips in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.

8. cook 30 minutes turning every 10 minutes. They will get golden brown.

9. Transfer to a paper towel when you remove from the oven.

10. Serve them warm! Enjoy! These go great with a breakfast, a lunch panini or sandwich or with a main dish for dinner. It's easy to make for any meal or even a snack!

[jackfrost87]

on 3/30/2009 Wow this sounds sooo good. I have tried a fried version, but this one is much healthier. Thanks for the cool article.

[langleycornwell]

on 3/18/2009 I love sweet potatos. Your recipe for these fries seems much healthier than mine, thanks. 5*s

[MarlaineMarie]

on 3/1/2009 I am a sweet potato fiend but I never tried them like this - will soon though!

[sandhillkar]

on 3/1/2009 We love sweet potatoes! This way of frying eliminates a lot of grease by the old deep frying way.

[Malzeke]

on 2/10/2009 I like this. I'm going to try this for lunch. Thanks!