Heart-Healthy Crispy Sweet Potato French Fries
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Crispy Sweet Potato French Fries—an irresistible side dish or snack that’s packed with flavor and wholesome goodness! Made with nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, tossed in heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil, and seasoned with a mouthwatering blend of garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt, these fries are oven-baked to golden perfection. A secret step of soaking the sweet potatoes and coating them with cornstarch ensures that perfect crispy exterior, all without the need for deep-frying. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of crispiness, sweetness, and spice. Serve them fresh out of the oven with your favorite healthy dips, like creamy yogurt sauce or vibrant guacamole, and enjoy a delicious alternative to traditional French fries that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin sticks, about 1/4 inch wide.
Place the sweet potato sticks in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let them soak for 30 minutes to help remove excess starch, which aids in crisping.
After soaking, drain the sweet potatoes and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Place the sweet potatoes in a dry bowl, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the cornstarch and spice mixture over the oiled sweet potatoes and toss again until they are evenly coated.
Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, then remove the baking sheet and flip the fries using a spatula.
Return to the oven and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy at the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the fries cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Enjoy your heart-healthy crispy sweet potato French fries immediately, perhaps with a yogurt-based dip or guacamole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1311 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% | |
*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.
