Paleo Homemade Chick-fil-A Style Waffle Fries
Craving that signature Chick-fil-A waffle fry experience with a healthy, paleo twist? These Paleo Homemade Chick-fil-A Style Waffle Fries are a game-changer! Crafted from perfectly sliced sweet potatoes, this recipe delivers the golden crisp and delightful texture you love—without the guilt. Cooked in wholesome coconut oil and seasoned with a mouthwatering blend of paprika, garlic, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper, these fries are gluten-free, dairy-free, and bursting with flavor. The secret to maximum crispiness lies in soaking the sweet potato slices to remove excess starch, and the result is a snack or side dish that's irresistibly crunchy. Perfectly paired with your favorite paleo-friendly dipping sauce, these waffle fries are sure to be a hit at your table. Ready in under an hour and ideal for any meal or gathering, they prove that satisfying comfort food can also be clean eating at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a towel.
Using a waffle fry cutter, slice the sweet potatoes. If you do not have a waffle cutter, a mandolin slicer with a crinkle-cut blade can work. Thinly slice, rotating the potato 90 degrees for each cut to achieve the waffle pattern.
Soak the sweet potato slices in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. This will help to remove excess starch and ensure crispiness.
Drain and thoroughly pat dry the sweet potato slices, ensuring there is no moisture left to avoid splattering when frying.
In a large skillet or deep fryer, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature.
Carefully add the sweet potato slices in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet or fryer. Fry each batch for about 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried waffle fries onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the still-hot waffle fries and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Paleo Chick-fil-A style waffle fries fresh with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.4 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.5 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2472 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 91 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.
