Fall Sweet Potato Fries

This is an easy recipe you can enjoy as a side or snack! These fries have all the flavors and comfort of the fall season. Enjoy!

This recipe first appeared in my biweekly recipe column, Mixing with Zest, in The Westfield Leader on Thursday, November 25, 2021 (page 14).

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 teaspoons light brown sugar

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

2. Rinse your potatoes and dry. 

3. Cut potatoes in half and slice into fries. Add fries to a large bowl.

4. Add olive oil, brown sugar and seasonings to the bowl. Mix well with tongs. 

5. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking. 

6. Bake for ~1 hour, stirring the fries halfway through to ensure they bake evenly. The fries will be soft and crispy on the outside.