Baked Sweet Potato Fries

What's healthy, crunchy, high in fiber and vitamins, and lower in simpler carbs and fats? Definitely not traditional French fries. Here is an alternative that is: BAKED sweet potato fries!!

I was trying to remember where I first tried these, and I want to say it was either the local Creamery Park Grille or -don't judge me- Wishbone's. Regardless, they have been a part of my food-love life since. 

These are a great way to try a vegetable in a different way and are very kid- and picky-husband friendly! Did I mention they were super easy to make? Try for yourself, and while you're at it, pair 'em up with some sauces I've whipped up, as ketchup simply doesn't do them any justice! Happy eating! 

 

Ingredients

• 1 Sweet Potato (per person)
• 2 T Olive Oil
• 1 T Corn Starch (optional)
• Salt/Pepper to taste
• Optional flavor add-ons:
• ½-1 t per potato of Paprika, Cayenne, Cumin, and/or Garlic!

Directions

Preheat oven to 450* F. Wash and peel potatoes*. *Skin is edible, and offers a source of fiber! Cut potatoes length-wise, as thin as desired, then again in a grid pattern. 

In a bag or bowl, toss cut potatoes in olive oil, then starch if using, to lightly coat evenly. Toss in desired seasonings until evenly dispersed. 

Arrange fries on non-stick baking sheet- use cooking spray if needed. *Do not use parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake for 10-15 min. Flip over fries. Bake another 10-15, until desired crispness is reached.

Dipping sauces to try:

 

Sweet & Spicy- 2 T mayo, 1 T ketchup, 1-2 t cayenne pepper, 1 T light brown sugar. Simply mix together! Hint: cayenne  goes a long way! Try a small amount and add until you've reached your own limit of spicy!

Seasonal “Cranberry Ketchup”- 2 T cranberries or cranberry sauce, 2 T mandarin oranges. Blend in blender. Stir in 2 T non-fat Greek yogurt.