Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy, smoky, and just a little spicy, these oven-roasted sweet potato fries hit every note you want from a great side dish or snack. Every single ingredient here is completely whole and unprocessed — sweet potatoes, avocado oil, and a handful of spices you probably already have in your pantry. That matters more than it sounds, because store-bought fries and seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes and artificial additives that have no business being in your food. Here, smoked paprika and garlic powder do all the heavy lifting, delivering deep, savory flavor with zero mystery ingredients. The trick of preheating the sheet pan before the fries ever touch it is what takes these from soft and sad to genuinely crispy around the edges. A finish of fresh parsley keeps everything bright and clean. These are the kind of fries that make you wonder why you ever reached for the frozen bag in the first place.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a large sheet pan in the oven while it preheats — a hot pan helps the fries crisp on the bottom rather than steam.
- 2
Cut the peeled sweet potatoes into sticks about 1/4-inch thick and 3 inches long, keeping the pieces as uniform as possible so they cook evenly.
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