Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: Sweet Potato; Arrowroot Powder; Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Garlic Powder; Smoked Paprika; Kosher Salt

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

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Sweet potato fries are pretty much guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. And I’ve got two methods for you to make crispy sweet potato fries without the need for a deep fryer. Either option will result in tasty, well seasoned, crispy fries. Don’t forget the spicy mayo dip!

Gluten-Free

Vegan

Side

Ingredients

1 large

Sweet Potato

1 tsp

Arrowroot Powder

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 tsp

Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp

Smoked Paprika

1/2 tsp

Kosher Salt

Instructions

Cut the sweet potato into slabs, then cut into fries, keeping the size as equal as possible.

Preheat the oven to 425ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, add the sweet potato fries along with the arrowroot. Toss to combine. Then drizzle the olive oil and add the spices and salt. Mix well with your hands, ensuring they are all covered equally.

Add the fries to the baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out and the fries aren’t touching.

Place int he oven to bake for 20 minutes, remove, flip the fries and rotate the pan. Place back in the oven for 13 to 15 minutes longer, until crispy.

Season with salt as needed. Enjoy!

Substitutions: No olive oil: use avocado oil. No arrowroot powder: use cornstarch. No sweet potatoes: use russet potatoes instead.