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Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

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Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are a favorite around here. There is something about the slight sweetness of the sweet potato paired with a light sprinkling of salt that makes the fries slightly (okay. .  .very!) addicting. If you really want to up the sweet and salty combination, you can add in some brown sugar. . .and if you like heat, you can add in some crushed red pepper flakes and chili powder!

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

These fries bring the heat without overpowering the flavor of the sweet potato. The use of brown sugar offsets some of the heat giving a slightly sweet and spicy flavor to the fries. With very little prep and only 30 minutes in the oven, these fries make a great, easy side at dinner or a crunchy, addicting snack at your next party!

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Notes: A couple of items that I have found that make the process of making your own fries easier are a baking mat and an olive oil mister, The baking mat prevents the fries from sticking and making a mess of your pans and the olive oil mister allows for you to evenly coat the fries without using a lot of oil.

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into thin strips
  • 2-3 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, depending on how much heat you want
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with a baking mat.
  2. Place cut sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil or place on baking mat and spray one side with an olive oil mister,  give the pieces a stir and spray the other side.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar and spices. Sprinkle over pieces and toss or stir to evenly coat.
  4. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until fries are lightly browned and crisp. Give the fries a stir halfway through baking time to allow for even cooking.
  5. Serve immediately.

 

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Comments

  2. Sweet potato fries are one of mu favorites too! I order them every time at this restaurant I always go to for lunch 🙂 love the little bit of brown sugar with the chili powder, best combo, these look delish!

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  18. I make sweet potato fries a lot, but have never added brown sugar. I definitely need to try this version! I’d love to have you come and link up at Taste and Tell Thursdays!

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  20. Can I tell you that I am in LOVE with sweet potato fries!! Gosh… they look divine. I hope you’ll come link them up to my first ever link party today. xoxo~ Ruthie

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  21. Thanks for the tips about using the baking mat and oil mister. I love sweet potato fries but haven’t had much luck making them at home before. Can’t wait to try these!

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  22. I just made my first ever sweet potato fries last week and LOVED them! And ate two large sweet potatoes all by myself in two days… Hahaha Yours look equally delicious, and makes me want to have some more!

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  24. I adore sweet potato fries, I always order them when I see them on the menu if I’m out. I haven’t had much luck making them crispy at home so I’m eager to try this, they look great!

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  49. Hello! I found you on Pinterest and my husband and I thank you! This was my first time ever using sweet potatoes. They didn’t get crunchy so next time I may cook them a little longer. But even soft the flavor was great! I will be making these again!

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