Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Cinnamon Sugar Dust

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Sweet potato fries roasted until tender and slightly crisp, finished with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar for a kid-friendly twist. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs olive oil, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 medium peeled sweet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch sticks with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potato sticks in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then flip fries and roast an additional 10-15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Mix 1 tsp ground cinnamon with 1 tbsp granulated sugar in a small bowl.
  5. Step 5: Remove fries from oven and immediately sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the hot fries, tossing gently to coat.
  6. Step 6: Serve warm as a sweet and savory snack or side dish.

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