Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon orange rind; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped red pepper; ¼ tablespoon coarse salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

4 sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon orange rind
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon seasoned pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped red pepper
¼ tablespoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Preheat oven to 500f degrees.
2
Cut potatoes into wedges.
3
Place wedges in a bowl with remaining ingredients, toss potatoes until evenly coated.
4
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
5
Arrange seasoned potato wedges in a single layer on greased baking sheet for quicker baking.
6
For crisper fries, place potatoes at least 1 inch apart.
7
Bake on middle oven rack for approximately 20 minutes or until crisp on the outside and soft inside when pricked with a toothpick or fork.
8
Turn once about half way through baking.

489

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sweet Potato Fries falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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