Brown's Sweet Potato Fries

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Crispy golden fries with a caramelized sweet potato flavor and a spicy kick. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, turns sweet potatoes, olive oil, 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 200 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: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 American cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut 3 lbs sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, ensuring even sizing.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the fries with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the fries and bake for another 25 minutes until golden and crispy, with edges slightly charred.
  4. Step 4: For extra crunch, broil for 2-3 minutes under the oven’s upper heat, watching closely to prevent burning.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with a sprinkle of additional paprika and cayenne pepper.

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