Sweet Potato "Fries"
1 serving of sweet potato "fries" contains 234 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 45% carbs, 51% fat, and 3% protein. This is a good source of potassium (9% of your Daily Value) and vitamin a (102% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
Cornstarch ¼ tsp or 0.7g
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into fry-shaped pieces. Try to cut them into similarly sized pieces so the fries will bake evenly.
- Toss the uncooked fries into a mixing bowl or a plastic bag, or just onto your baking sheet. Sprinkle with cornstarch and pour in a few tablespoons of olive oil, enough to lightly coat the fries. Season with salt, pepper, and any desired spices.
- Pour the fries directly onto a dark, non-stick baking sheet for best results (lining with aluminum foil produces mixed results and parchment paper can burn in the hot oven). Arrange your fries in a single layer and don't overcrowd, otherwise they will never crisp up.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries so they can cook on all sides. Bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until the fries are crispy. You’ll know they’re done when the surface of the fries change from shiny orange to a more matte, puffed up texture.
- Note: It's essential to bake them long enough, otherwise they won't be crispy. Don't worry if the edges are a little bit brown; they will taste more caramelized than burnt.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of sweet potato "fries" (145g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 234 | |
| Fats | 14g | 17% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 9% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27g | 10% |
| Net carbs | 23g | |
| Fiber | 4g | 14% |
| Sugar | 5g | |
| Protein | 2g | |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 9μg | |
| Beta carotene | 11062μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 14μg | 4% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 61mg | 9% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 1μg | 1% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A IU | 18444IU | |
| Vitamin A | 922μg | 102% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 11μg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 5g | |
| Sucrose | 3g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 16g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.1g | |
| Arginine | 0.1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2g | |
| Glycine | 0.1g | |
| Histidine | 0g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.1g | |
| Leucine | 0.1g | |
| Lysine | 0.1g | |
| Methionine | 0g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1g | |
| Proline | 0.1g | |
| Serine | 0.1g | |
| Threonine | 0.1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0g | |
| Tyrosine | 0g | |
| Valine | 0.1g | |
