sweet potato fries
Don’t shy away from these gloriously healthy, carbohydrate-rich beauties. Sweet potatoes and yams are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and manganese. They contain soluble and insoluble fiber, both great for gut health. And they offer a healthy dose of vibrant phytonutrients and antioxidants.
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Sweet Potato Fries
Vegan, gluten-free
Recipe by Jentry Lee Hull
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20-30 min
Total time: 45-55 min
Yields 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
3 med-large sweet potatoes (or garnet yams)
1.5 Tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp pink salt
1 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne
METHOD
Rinse and scrub sweets/yams
Grab a sharp chef’s knife and sturdy cutting board
Cut sweets/yams into long “sticks”
Add to a large mixing bowl and combine with oil and seasoning. Toss with clean hands to thoroughly incorporate.
OVEN METHOD
Preheat oven to 450F
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer seasoned sweets/yams to baking sheet.
Roast for 30 min at 450F, turning halfway through.
AIR-FRYER METHOD
Place seasoned sweets/yams onto air-fryer basket.
Air-fry for 15-20 minutes at 400F.
Remove from heat, let sit for 5ish minutes before serving. Great with veggie burgers, tacos, wraps, salads…you name it!
Leftovers keep well for up to 5 days. To warm, use a toaster oven or air-fryer.
