grandpa's sweet potato fries

Name: Grandpa's Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) sweet potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil

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Tara Pacheco

Fall River, MA

Updated on Sep 6, 2024

My grandfather makes these delicious sweet potato fries. I was lucky enough for him to share the recipe with me.

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A platter of Grandpa's Sweet Potato Fries.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Skip buying frozen sweet potato fries because they can easily be made at home. Once baked, they're tender yet slightly crispy. With a hint of cinnamon and a touch of salt, they're a healthier side dish.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup olive oil

How To Make grandpa's sweet potato fries

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rinse and peel the sweet potatoes.

Step 2

Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4" strips.
Step 3

Combine salt, paprika, and cinnamon.
Step 4

Toss your potato slices in olive oil.
Step 5

Then toss the lightly coated strips in the spices.
Step 6

Make sure to cover evenly on all sides.
Step 7

Place on a baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 8

Turn sweet potatoes and continue to cook for another 15 minutes.
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