Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Baked sweet potato fries shaken with brown sugar, chili powder and an optional kick of cayenne.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 128kcal
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch strips
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat the foil evenly with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- In a large Ziploc bag, place the sweet potato strips along with the 2 remaining teaspoons of oil, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, and cayenne pepper powder (optional). Seal and shake the bag vigorously to coat the sweet potatoes evenly with the spices.
- Pour the spiced sweet potato fries onto the foil-lined baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
- Bake the fries for 30 to 40 minutes, until the fries have a crispness to them. Flip the fries 2 to 3 times during the baking process for an even crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 16120IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg