Oven-Baked Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Oven-Baked Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

Serves 4

3 medium sweet potatoes (about 4 to 5 oz each)

1 tablespoon arrowroot powder*

2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted coconut oil)

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

pinch of cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt

*arrowroot powder acts like cornstarch, I found it at Whole Foods in the spice section.

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a rack in the middle.

Wash the sweet potatoes but don’t peel them, Cut each lengthwise in half. Cut again lengthwise into quarters, then once more into eighths and then once more in the same way, so you are left in the end with sixteen long wedges. Finally, cut each wedge in half crosswise.

Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large Ziploc bag (or other freezer bag) and sprinkle with arrowroot powder. Close the bag and shake until the sweet potatoes are fully covered.

In a small bowl combine paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt.

Place the sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet that has been line with parchment paper and brushed lightly with some of the olive oil (or coconut oil). Spread sweet potatoes evenly leaving enough space between them for the air to circulate. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil (or coconut oil).

Sprinkle with some of the spice mixture.

Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Turning the sweet potatoes once with the help of a spatula (be careful not to burn yourself though). For crispier fries turn on the broiler the last 3 to 4 minutes.

Once sweet potatoes are done, sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture (if you want an extra kick!), gently toss and serve hot with your favorite sauce (I recommend paleo ketchup).