Spicy Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy baked sweet potato sticks coated in a sweet-spicy maple glaze for a satisfying side dish. This American sheet-pan recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sweet potato, olive oil, and pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 sweet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- to taste salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cut 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick sticks. Toss them in a bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and salt to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Spread sweet potato sticks in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they aren’t overlapping. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway, until edges are crisp and golden.
- Step 3: Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving to allow the glaze to set.
