Name: Zesty Sweet Potato Oven Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or cooking oil of choice); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 medium sweet potatoes (cut into thin logs); 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely chopped)

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I’ve always been a bonafide lover of sweet potatoes.

According to Mama Caveman, I was pounding down jars of Gerber’s mashed sweet potatoes before I had the luxury of teeth.

And it turns out that sweet potatoes are also pretty darn good for you too.

Just one medium sweet potato is loaded with:

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin B-6
Potassium
Manganese
Fiber

Probably my all time favorite way to prepare sweet potatoes are as fries in the oven. This is my go to recipe when looking for a super fast filling side dish. Honestly…it’s almost too easy!

How to Make Zesty Sweet Potato Oven Fries

Start by cutting two medium sweet potatoes into thin logs.

In a large bowl mix together some olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, sea salt and pepper.

I’ve found the key to great, evenly-seasoned sweet potato fries is to mix the spices together first before adding in the potatoes.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper before spreading out the sweet potatoes in an even layer on top. This helps the fries crisp up and ensures they won’t stick.

Transfer the baking sheet to a preheated 425°F oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the fries are tender and slightly crispy.

As an optional garnish, I like to top the sweet potato fries with a little chopped red onion and cilantro. Enjoy!

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Zesty Sweet Potato Oven Fries

These Zesty Sweet Potato Oven Fries use a blend of simple spices to make an easy, but incredibly tasty side.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or cooking oil of choice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes cut into thin logs

For Garnish (optional)

1/4 cup red onion finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and spices. Add in the sweet potatoes and mix until thoroughly coated.
Spread the sweet potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly crispy.
Garnish with the red onion and cilantro and enjoy!

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Jessica DeMay

Wednesday 17th of June 2015

I LOVE sweet potato fries and I love all the seasonings you added. They sound and look delicious! I'll definitely have to try these. Pinned for later :)

The Sophisticated Caveman

Thank you Jessica :) It's hard to go wrong with sweet potato fries, but this is definitely my favorite spice combo!