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    Spicy Sweet Potato Fries with Bacon

    Published: May 14, 2014 / 14 Comments

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    Spicy sweet potato fries with bacon - so easy to make.  These thinly sliced sweet potatoes are sprinkled with smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin and then baked in the oven. Mix them with cooked bacon and serve with spicy mayo or Ranch dressing!

    baked sweet potato fries

    This sweet potato fry recipe makes a wonderful side dish (or an appetizer). I've been enjoying it so much lately. So easy to make! Prep takes about 15 minutes and baking time is 20 minutes. I prefer these spicy sweet potato fries over regular fries.

    baked sweet potato fries

    These sweet potato fries are spicy, tossed in paprika, red chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and even cumin (optional). They are baked to perfection and topped with freshly cooked bacon chopped in small bites. Sprinkle a little bit of mayo or a Ranch dressing to make these potato fries completely over the top!

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    Spicy sweet potato fries with bacon
    5 from 2 votes

    Spicy Sweet Potato Fries with Bacon

    Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are sprinkled with lots of spices, such as smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin.  Then, these sweet potato fries are baked in the oven.  Serve these with bacon and spicy mayo or Ranch dressing!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 436 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Baked sweet potato fries:

    • 1 sweet potato large
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more
    • ½ teaspoon cumin optional
    • garlic salt
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 8 strips bacon , cooked, preferably baked, chopped

    For serving:

    • cayenne pepper , to taste
    • garlic salt or regular salt , to taste
    • ⅓ cup mayo or Ranch dressing
    • ¼ cup green onions , chopped

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Peel the sweet potato, slice in somewhat thin strips (they don't have to be too thin). In a large bowl, toss with spices and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Spread in one layer on aluminum foil lined baking sheet, without crowding (there should be space between any two potato fries).
    • Bake in the upper rack of the oven for about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool on wire rack.
    • Just like all potato fries, these are best served right out of the oven - that's when they are at their crispiest. To serve, sprinkle with extra cayenne pepper and extra garlic salt (or regular salt), if desired. Sprinkle with chopped green onions or chives. Serve mayo (spiced up or plain) or Ranch serving as a dip (optional).

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Spicy Sweet Potato Fries with Bacon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    436
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    42
    g
    65
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    36
    mg
    12
    %
    Sodium
     
    433
    mg
    19
    %
    Potassium
     
    225
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    5060
    IU
    101
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    14
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.8
    mg
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword baked sweet potatoes, spicy fries, sweet potato fries
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    1. Kyle

      June 03, 2014 at 6:49 am

      I always find sweet potato to be nice in small amounts, having it with bacon really adds to the flavour though. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    2. suzanne Perazzini

      May 18, 2014 at 5:59 am

      Oh yum! Nothing better that fries and bacon. All that salty oiliness - great soul food.

      Reply
    3. Yelena

      May 16, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Excellent recipe, my kids would love to have that for breakfast, as soon as my kitchen will be done-))

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