Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Smoked Paprika

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Sweet potato fries baked until tender and slightly crisp, seasoned with smoky paprika and a touch of garlic powder. This recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, turns 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 150 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: 25 min Serves 4 International cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Peel 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries, ensuring even thickness for uniform baking.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 25 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through, until they are tender inside and lightly crisp on the edges.
  6. Step 6: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot.

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