Rum-Glazed Caribbean Sweet Potato Fries

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Oven-baked sweet potato fries tossed in a sticky, spiced rum glaze for a sweet and savory Caribbean side dish. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs dark rum, brown sugar, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 30 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large mixing bowl, toss 3 medium peeled and cut sweet potatoes (about 4 cups) with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between pieces. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are crispy and fries are tender.
  3. Step 3: While fries bake, combine 3 tablespoons dark rum, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Remove fries from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the warm rum glaze over the fries and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a sweet and spiced Caribbean side.

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