Sweet Potato Fries


This week I had a craving for sweet potato fries, so I decided to make them and share my recipe. These are a healthy no-oil bake version that I really enjoy. The sweetness of the sweet potato combined with the smoky mild heat of the paprika makes these a nice accompaniment to a variety of sandwiches and salads. They also make a nice snack.



Sweet Potato Fries

4 small sweet potatoes
2 cups apple cider
1-2 teaspoons paprika*
1 teaspoon no salt seasoning mix

Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into fry-shaped pieces. Place in a mediumbowl.

Mix apple cider, paprika, and seasoning mix in a small bowl.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Pour apple cider marinade over sweet potatoes. Cover. Marinate for 10 minutes. Stir gently. Marinate another 10 minutes.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sweet potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet. Brush with marinade. Sprinkle with a little more paprika.
 
Set marinade aside.

Bake sweet potatoes 12 minutes.

Shake pan or use spatula to gently loosen potatoes from parchment paper. Brush with marinade.

Bake 12 minutes.

Brush with marinade again and test doneness. Turn over any fries that are getting too brown on top.

Bake 10-12 more minutes until tender but still firm and beginning to show signs of browning around the edges.

Serve while still warm.

*Use 1 teaspoon paprika for less spicy fries and 2 teaspoons for a bit more spiciness. 

Note: I use organic ingredients whenever possible.

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