BHA & BHT Free Paleo Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat with avocado oil and smoked paprika are genuinely one of the most satisfying things you can pull out of your oven. The trick of preheating the sheet pan before the fries ever touch it is what separates truly crispy edges from a soggy, steamed disappointment. Avocado oil is the fat of choice here — it handles the 425°F heat beautifully and brings nothing artificial to the table, which matters a lot when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into many commercial oils and seasoning blends. Every ingredient in this recipe is whole and straightforward: sweet potatoes, a handful of spices, salt, and that's it. The smoked paprika gives a subtle depth that makes these taste almost smoky-sweet, and the optional cayenne adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. Scatter some fresh parsley over the top before serving and they look as good as they taste. These are the kind of fries that disappear fast, so consider making a double batch.
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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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