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Small Batch Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Make small batch baked sweet potato fries with olive oil and smoked paprika. Oven roasted until browned and crisp, with no fryer needed.

Small Batch Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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One sweet potato cut into sticks, tossed with smoked paprika, and baked until browned and crisp.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories222

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp coarse black pepper

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • cutting board

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into even sticks, ¼ to ½ inch thick.
  3. Toss the sticks on a baking sheet with the oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them out so they do not overlap.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the sticks over.
  5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until browned and crisp. Let them cool for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 131g | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); sweet potato counted as red potatoes. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.