Big Four Bridge-Inspired Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Oven-baked sweet potato fries dusted with a smoky and spicy seasoning blend, capturing the vibrant energy of Louisville’s iconic Big Four Bridge. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, turns large sweet potatoes, olive oil, smoked paprika into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries large sweet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 2 peeled and cut sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs) with 3 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Sprinkle the spice mix over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat all fries evenly with the seasoning blend.
Step 5: Spread the fries in a single layer across the prepared baking sheets, making sure they are not overcrowded.
Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fries are tender inside and edges are crispy and golden.
Step 7: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm as a flavorful snack or side.