Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: Prep: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 to 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)

1 teaspoon cumin (optional)

1¼ kosher salt or coarse sea salt (optional)

¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Ground black pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and set the rack on the middle position. Place a wire rack on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Slice off the ends of the potatoes then microwave them for 90 seconds to make it easier to slice them. Whether to peel the potatoes or not, is up to you. But the skin adds a lot of nutritional value and as much as 60% of the potato’s fiber. On the other hand, the skin can get tough during the cooking. If you cut them by hand, first cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Cut each half into wedges or strips (approximately 3/8 or 1/2 inch thick). Spread the fries out in a single layer on the baking sheet and spray liberally with nonstick oil spray. Sprinkle the fries evenly with any seasoning.

Bake 25 minutes for 3/8 inch fries, and 30 minutes for 1/2 inch fries. No need to flip them during cooking.

These can also be air-fried, at 380F for 12 to 13 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.

Notes

Amount per Serving

Calories: 100 Protein: 2g Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg

Total Carbohydrate: 23g Dietary Fiber: 3.5g Total Sugar: 4.5g Natural Sugar: 4.5g Added Sugar: 0g

Sodium: 410mg

Rich in beta-carotene, bright orange sweet potatoes help keep your eyes, skin and hair healthy, and also boost your immune system. They’re a good source of soluble fiber.

Fries cut to ½ inch shrink to 3/8 during baking.

Creamy Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

2 parts mayonnaise to 1 part sweet chili sauce and if desired, a splash of lime juice. Mix well.

Maple Cinnamon Dipping sauce: 1 cup basic aioli (or mayonnaise) + 3 tbsp. maple syrup + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon