Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries are possibly my favorite addition to any dish, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This is my version of spices that I use, but feel free to mix it up in any way you feel! I added some photos below to show you how I cut them. Keep the skin on, as it adds not only texture, but a ton of fiber and nutrients.
Ingredients:
2 medium sweet potatoes (relatively the same size)
2 tbsps walnut oil
2 tsps garlic powder
2 tsps onion powder
3 tsps smoked paprika
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp oregano
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375*.
Leave the skin on and chop the potatoes as shown below. I chop off the ends, cut vertically in half, and cut them into slices from there, then slices again. Try to keep them all relatively the same size in thickness, as this assures more consistency in the baking.
Toss chopped fries with walnut oil and all spices into a bowl, covering the fries evenly.
Line your pan with aluminum foil and lay the fries individually in the same direction and not touching.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
Let cool for 5 minutes and enjoy each one, knowing that they are not deep fried and that you’re eating real, fresh food that supplies your body with nutrients. The air fryer is also great, too, if you want a bit more crispiness. I enjoy mine with yellow mustard (yes, I’m that weird person that puts mustard on fries). If you’re going for a sweeter taste, dip them in honey for a perfect compliment to the paprika.
Nutrition:
Sweet potatoes are low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol and are a good source of also a great source of dietary fiber (about 4 grams). They are also an excellent source of:
Beta carotene, which your body can convert into vitamin A. Just 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of this vegetable provides the recommended daily amount of this vitamin.
Vitamin C. This antioxidant may decrease common cold durations and improve skin health.
Potassium. Important for blood pressure control, this mineral may decrease your risk of heart disease.
Manganese. This trace mineral is important for growth, development, and metabolism.
Vitamin B6. This plays an important role in the conversion of food into energy.
Vitamin E. This powerful fat-soluble antioxidant may help protect your body against oxidative damage.
info from: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/sweet-potatoes#bottom-line, https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2667/2