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How to Make Sweet Potato Fries
Burger night is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Try this healthy twist on a family favorite. Learn how to make Sweet Potato Fries.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 452 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 Medium sized sweet potatoes
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
- Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Make sure to remove any dark spots or strings. You can leave the skin on if you prefer.
- Gently place sweet potatoes in the boiling water. Boil for 8 minutes. Then, remove and drain water.
- Carefully slice the potatoes into ½” thick sticks/fries.
- Line sheet pan with parchment paper or tin foil and place fries on sheet pan.
- Spray or drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper on fries. Toss to coat.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping half way through. For extra crisp fries, broil at 500°F for 3-6 minutes or until sweet potato fries start to crisp.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Boiling the potatoes makes them easier to cut, and later, easier to digest.
- You can keep the potato skin on if you prefer.
- There is really no wrong way to season these! Feel free to add any other seasonings you like, such as ranch, garlic & herb, paprika, or Old Bay to name a few.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
452kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
369mg
(15%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.