Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 large sweet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds

By Cynthia Nicholson & Cheryl SlocumPublished: Jan 1, 2015

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

136

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Ingredients

1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 large sweet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds

Directions

1. Step 1Prepare the sweet potatoes: In a small bowl, combine cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel potatoes, cut each in half lengthwise, and cut each half into 6 wedges. In a large bowl, combine the cut potatoes, oil, and spice mixture. Toss until potatoes are evenly coated.
2. Step 2Bake the fries: On a baking sheet, arrange potatoes in a single layer and place on the middle shelf of the oven. Bake until edges are crisp and potatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

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