Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

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Air-fried sweet potato fries are crispy, tender and delicately sweet. They're also made with less fat than traditional fries, so they're a healthier option when you're craving crunchy spuds. If the cinnamon-pepper spice is too intense, try thyme, oregano, paprika or garlic instead.

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Sarah Epperson Loveless
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Sarah Epperson Loveless is a former recipe developer and test kitchen assistant who has contributed many healthy recipes to EatingWell. Her work can also be found in Real Simple, Southern Living and other publications.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch sticks

Directions

  1. Lightly coat an air-fryer basket with cooking spray.

  2. Combine oil, salt, pepper, cayenne and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes; toss to coat completely.

  3. Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the prepared basket. Cook at 400 degrees F until browned and crispy, about 14 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer the fries to a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Serve immediately.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

84 Calories
4g Fat
12g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 12 fries
Calories 84
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 11002IU 220%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Folate 4mcg 1%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Potassium 276mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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