Oven-Baked Sweet Potato and Apple Fries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

Sweet and savory fries made by baking sweet potato and apple sticks tossed with cinnamon and a touch of olive oil — a fun and healthy treat for kids. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 42 minutes, pairs sweet potato, apple, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks sweet potato
• 1 large (about 8 oz), cored and cut into 1/4-inch sticks apple
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 peeled and cut medium sweet potatoes (1/4-inch sticks) and 1 cored and cut large apple (1/4-inch sticks).
3. Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the sweet potato and apple sticks, then sprinkle with 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Spread the sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overlapping.
5. Step 5: Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the fries gently with a spatula and bake an additional 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned and crispy.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before serving as a sweet and healthy finger food.