Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Fries Complements Many Dishes
The secret to this Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Fries recipe lies in baking them at 425°F and using a unique spice blend. The spices, including smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin, add a real punch that enhances the sweet flavor of the potatoes. Baking at a relatively high temperature also enhances the sweetness of the potatoes and makes them crispy. These fries or wedges are a classic addition to grilled chicken, steak, or a burger. Sweet potatoes are a versatile and delicious vegetable that possesses high nutritional value. They make a great addition to your meal rotation.
Tip: Cut leftover sweet potato fries into bite-sized pieces and add to your salad.
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Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Fries – Best Dry Rub
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Fries complement many dishes and are fun to eat. Roasting brings out the sweetness, which blends perfectly with spicy seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Potatoes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Classic
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes or 3 – 4 small
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika*
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder*
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder*
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F—coat sheet pan with olive oil.
- Prepare Potatoes. Peel sweet potatoes and cut potatoes into ¼” thin strips, then place in a large bowl. TIP: Cut potato in half crosswise, then cut each half into 6 – 8 lengthwise strips.
- Add olive oil—drizzle olive oil over potato strips in the bowl and stir to coat.
- Add Spices. In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Sprinkle spices over the potatoes and mix well to cover all pieces with the seasoning.
- Roast. Spread evenly on a greased sheet pan—Roast for 15 minutes
- Turn. Remove from oven and turn with a spatula and loosen from pan.
- Continue to roast for 10-15 more minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and browned.
Notes
*For a Paleo diet, spices should be preservative-free.
4 responses to “Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Fries – Best Dry Rub”
Definitely going to be a go to recipe for me
Will do
Made this with dinner tonight. Simple and delicious!
Hi Cyndi, appreciate the review. Try the baked sweet potato recipe and let me know your thoughts. :)