Crispy Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Get ready to elevate your side-dish game with these irresistible **Crispy Sweet Potato Waffle Fries**! Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these fries are light, crunchy, and packed with flavor, making them a guilt-free alternative to deep-fried snacks. Thinly sliced into waffle shapes using a mandoline slicer, the sweet potatoes are coated in a tantalizing mix of **paprika**, **garlic powder**, and a dash of optional cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. The secret to their crispiness? A light dusting of **cornstarch** ensures that perfect crunch in every bite. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, they’re naturally gluten-free, vegan, and ideal as a snack, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve these oven-baked delicacies solo or with your favorite dipping sauce for a show-stopping treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into waffle shapes using a mandoline slicer with a waffle-cutting blade attachment.
Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss until all slices are evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip the fries over and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your crispy sweet potato waffle fries as a side or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 535 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 28 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
