Best Sweet Potato Fries - Two Ways
Jim Weber
Sweet potatoes are a great low-glycemic, filling, and tasty food. Baking them with just a little bit of oil and spices is perfect. Each large sweet potato serves two as a side dish.
- For Spicy:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne or ground red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon arrowroot powder it helps the fries crisp up
- For Sweet:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then lay them on the flat side and cut into 1/4" wide slices. Put the fries in a big bowl.In a small bowl or cup, mix the oil with the spices and arrowroot powder. Pour over potatoes and gently mix well with your hands being careful not to break the potato slices. Place them on a baking sheet ensuring there's space around each fry. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn potatoes. Bake for another 5 - 10 minutes until cirspy, but not burnt. (Recipe♦188)
