Sweet Potato Fries

Josh Allen • June 30, 2024

Introduction


I got this recipe from an old girlfriend many years ago. I remember her as super healthy; among all our friends, she stood out for her nutritious diet and for having many interesting, great-tasting recipes. This sweet potato recipe is a go to in my house for healthy carbs with a low glycemic index.



Ingredients

  • 2-3 Large Sweet Potatoes 
  • Olive Oil
  • Sesame Oil
  • Paprika
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Salt


Directions

 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit


  • Peeling the sweet potato
  • The skin provides flavor and texture so I like to keep some of the skin on to eat. I used to not peel any of it off but after getting some potatoes with really thick skin that made eating it not as enjoyable, I found that peeling ½ of the potato is the best option.


  • Cut the potatoes into desired shape
  • Fry or tater shape I personally enjoy the most but you can cut the potato into any shape you like - wedges, chunks, octagons or whatever you want. It all will taste the same.


  • Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil and sesame oil. 
  • In a large bowl, bring these 3 ingredients together.
  • I use an oil mix of 75% olive oil and 25% sesame oil. Play with the ratio depending on your taste knowing that even a small amount of sesame oil can be very flavorful.
  • The total amount of olive oil is up to you. Some people drown their potatoes in oil which is not necessary because a lot of the oil is wasted as you will see when it drips off and collects in the bottom of the baking sheet. 
  • All you need is enough to get it crispy in the oven. 


  • Bake the Sweet Potatoes
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and put them in the oven for 35 min at 400 degrees.


  • Season the Sweet Potatoes
  • At 35 min bring them out of the oven and using a spatula, toss/flip them around
  • Note: If the potatoes are stuck to the pan making it hard to flip, it means they were not in the oven long enough to get some brownish crisp on the bottom that makes it easier to flip. 
  • At this time you will sprinkle salt, paprika and sesame seeds on the potatoes 


  • Place them back in the oven
  • After flipping and seasoning them, put them back into the oven at 375 degrees for 10 min
  • Note that paprika burns and this is why we do not put paprika on the potatoes at the start.
  • Bring them out of the oven and sprinkle salt, paprika and sesame seeds


  • Eat and enjoy!


    Optional  


  • An airfryer if you have one is another way to cook your sweet potato french fries. The great thing about an airfryer is that it is very fast (10-15 min) but you can not cook a lot at once so for parties, an oven is the best bet.
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