Description
Sweet potato fries are a delightful, crispy snack that brings warmth and flavor to any gathering. Roasted to perfection, these golden bites are seasoned with a blend of spices and drizzled with fresh lemon juice, making them both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for game nights or as a side dish, they’re sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. Get ready to enjoy the sweet, savory goodness of sweet potatoes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into even-sized wedges or cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until they are golden brown and tender.
- Once out of the oven, drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked sweet potato fries
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider tossing in cinnamon or cayenne pepper. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days; reheat in the oven for optimal crispness.