Paleo Peri Peri Fries
Elevate your fry game with these Paleo Peri Peri Fries—bold, flavorful, and completely guilt-free! This healthier spin on classic fries swaps out regular potatoes for nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, which are perfectly seasoned with a fiery peri peri-inspired blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic, and herbs. Baked to golden perfection, these crispy fries strike the perfect balance between spice and sweetness while staying paleo-compliant. Ready in under an hour and easy to prepare, they’re the ultimate side dish or snack for those craving something hearty yet wholesome. Serve them warm as a crowd-pleasing addition to your next meal or enjoy them on their own for a spicy treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even-sized fries, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the cut sweet potatoes to the bowl and toss until all the fries are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
Spread the seasoned sweet potato fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then flip the fries to ensure even cooking.
Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes or until the fries are crispy and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy the spicy, flavorful taste of paleo peri peri fries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1400 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 115 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.
