Sweet Potato Fries Baked

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries Minimalist Baker Recipes. I’m kind of a sweet potato fiend. Sweet potato oats, granola, muffins, tater tots, smoothies, salads, soups, chips, burgers, Mediterranean style, CHOCOLATE COVERED. How have I not made fries on Minimalist Baker before?

Sweet potato fries are long, thin strips of sweet potatoes. You can make them in an oven instead of actually frying the sweet potato strips, which greatly.

This has to change. Because sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, they beckon to be tossed in all things spicy. Enter, a simple cajun spice mix, comprised of things you likely have sitting in your pantry right now. Salt. Pepper. Paprika. Cayenne. Garlic Powder. Oregano. Thyme. Who knew getting down ‘n’ dirty cajun style was this easy? Speaking of easy, so is this recipe!

For a healthier alternative, make Paula Deen's Baked Sweet Potato Fries seasoned with paprika and garlic, from Food Network. I have perfected the art of the sweet potato fry. I've made sweet potato fries so many times that I have a very set formula for making them. I don't enjoy frying. I made sweet potato fries in the oven yesterday, and I snacked on them while watching an episode of “Forensic Files” on HLN as my boys watched football in the. Enjoy these crispy baked fries as a lively snack or side. Baking at this high temperature requires a little extra attention but it will be worth it. Season using a.

Just 9 ingredients (give or take a spice) and roughly 3. That’s my kind of soul food.

These fries are amazing! Savory. Naturally sweet. Perfectly spiced. Amazingly flavorful. Simple. Quick& Perfect for snacking / appetizers / a side dish. My favorite way to have sweet potato fries is alongside a hearty veggie burger. But these really are perfect as is as a snack or appetizer.

And if you aren’t into super spicy foods, just scale back on the cayenne for slightly less heat without sacrificing flavor. If you try these gems, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see.

Cheers! Cajun- spiced sweet potato fries baked to crispy perfection. Simple, healthy, fast, and packed with spicy- sweet flavor! Just 9 ingredients! Recipe type: Snack, Appetizer, Side.

Cuisine: Vegan, Cajun, Gluten- Free. Tbsp olive, canola, or melted coconut oil.

Tbsp sugar of choice (coconut + cane are best)Preheat oven to 4. F (2. 18 C). Leave the skin on and cut sweet potatoes into thin, even match sticks with a very sharp knife. Transfer to two baking sheets and drizzle with olive oil. Hot Pastrami.

Then sprinkle with seasonings, sugar and toss. Transfer fries to 1 large or 2 baking sheets and arrange in a single layer to ensure they crisp up. Bake for 1. 5 minutes and flip/stir to cook on the other side. Bake for 1. 0 to 1. You'll know they're done when the edges are dark brown and crispy. Remove from oven and either serve as is or drizzle with a bit of maple syrup (or honey if not vegan) to offset spiciness.

Serve plain or with your favorite dip, such as Whiskey BBQ Ketchup.*If you aren't into super spicy foods, just scale back on the cayenne a bit for slightly less heat without sacrificing flavor.*Cajun spice mix adapted from bon appetite . Serving size: 1/3 of the recipe Calories: 2. Fat: 9. 8g Saturated fat: 1. Carbohydrates: 4.

Sugar: 1. 2g Fiber: 6.

Easy, Homemade Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe. Baked sweet potato fries that are caramelized and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. No fryer needed here. Consider making a double batch, this one’s addictive. Jump to the Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe or watch our quick, straight- forward recipe video showing you how we make it. Over the last few months, we’ve been careful to take note of the meals we make most often.

We’ve shared some with you already (our Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe With Apples is one of them). These simple sweet potato fries are another. We make them all the time.

Sometimes as a side for dinner, but most often as a snack. We love that they are baked, making them much healthier than the fried options at restaurants. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: These Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes with maple syrup, cinnamon and toasted pecans. An easy, one- pan recipe. Or, take a look at these Baked Sweet Potatoes stuffed with roasted garlic, avocado and tomato salsa. If you love sweet potatoes, this recipe is for you!

How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Fries in 3. Minutes or Less. Let me show you how we make our homemade sweet potato fries recipe. We toss thin sticks of sweet potato with olive oil, salt and pepper (you could also use coconut oil or lightly flavored oil). We keep them simple, but if you felt like it a pinch of cayenne, cumin or other seasoning would be a nice touch. Some even use cinnamon sugar.

After tossing, we scatter the fries over two hot baking sheets — we use two so the fries aren’t too close to each other. If they were, they would steam instead of baking and crisping up. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THIS: How to make our seriously good homemade ketchup recipe. Make ketchup that’s better than anything you can buy at the store! Recipe updated, originally posted January 2. Since posting this in 2. Adam and Joanne. Easy, Homemade Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe PREP 1.

COOK 2. 5mins TOTAL 3. Keep in mind that baking time may vary depending on how large you cut your sweet potatoes and how accurate your oven is.

Ovens often run a little cold or hot – ours runs 2. We like to keep the skins on for sweet potato fries, but if you prefer them without, go ahead and peel them. Makes 4 Servings. You Will Need. 4 medium sweet potatoes.

More salt for sprinkling over baked fries (we like flaky sea salt)Directions. Heat oven to 4. 50 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil then slide into the oven so they become hot. Scrub then cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2- inch sticks. Add to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Tumble sweet potatoes onto hot baking sheets and spread into one layer. Try not to crowd them too much or else they will not brown.

Bake fries, turning once and rotating pans once, until edges are lightly browned and centers are tender; 1. The fries are done when the surface looks dry and the fries have puffed up a little. Don’t fret if the edges become brown, they will taste more caramelized than burnt. Serve fries with a sprinkle of extra salt on top. Adam and Joanne's Tips. Cornstarch — Some swear by adding a generous pinch of cornstarch to the fries before tossing and baking to make the fries extra crispy. This does work so give it a try if you feel like it.

We usually skip it, but that’s only because we’re very happy with the fries as- is. We use kosher salt. If you don’t have it on hand, keep this in mind: 1 teaspoon fine sea or table salt = about 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt. Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA Supertracker recipe calculator to calculate approximate values. If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #inspiredtaste — We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook!

Find us: @inspiredtaste. Nutrition Per Serving: Calories.

Protein. 2 g/Carbohydrate. Dietary Fiber. 4 g/Total Sugars.

Total Fat. 10 g/Saturated Fat. Cholesterol. 0 mg. AUTHOR: Adam and Joanne Gallagher.