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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are a clean alternative to traditional fries. Baking them keeps the recipe light without sacrificing flavor.
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wash and peel sweet potatoes, then cut into 1/4-inch thick fries.
  • In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange fries in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they don’t overlap.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then flip fries and bake for an additional 15 minutes until crisp and golden.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.