Heart-Healthy Crispy Yam Fry
Say hello to guilt-free indulgence with our **Heart-Healthy Crispy Yam Fry** recipe, a perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and crunch! Featuring tender yams tossed in a vibrant blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin, this oven-baked dish delivers golden-brown crispiness without the need for deep frying. Perfect for anyone prioritizing heart health, this recipe swaps traditional oils for a light drizzle of olive oil and is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of freshness. With a quick prep time of 15 minutes and only 25 minutes in the oven, these yam fries are the ultimate side dish or snack for busy weeknights, offering mess-free cleanup thanks to parchment-lined baking. Affordable, easy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite! Keywords: heart-healthy yam fries, crispy oven-baked yams, healthy snack recipes, gluten-free side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Yams
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the yams thoroughly under running water and pat them dry. Peel the yams and slice them into evenly sized strips, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to form a spiced oil mixture.
Add the sliced yams to the bowl and toss them well in the spiced oil mixture until evenly coated.
Spread the yam slices out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap. This ensures even baking and crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the yams halfway through the cooking time. The yams are done when they are golden brown and crispy.
Once out of the oven, allow the yams to cool for a few minutes and then sprinkle them with the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your heart-healthy crispy yam fries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1243 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 4696 mg | 100% | |
*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.
