Homemade Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

This recipe for Homemade Sweet Potato Fries is just what you want and need for a delicious and easy side dish!

Home Made Sweet Potato Fries which have just the right amount of spice to keep you coming back for more.

 

Being from the South, I LOVE what I consider “Southern” food. 

Sweet potatoes are one of those foods.  As a child, they were a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas get together’s. 

However, Homemade Sweet Potato Fries are a relatively new concept.  We always served them either as “yams” or in a Sweet Potato Pie.

I had tried the frozen Sweet Potato Fries at the grocery store and they were NOT good (and no, I won’t tell you what brand I bought).

Lol.  

They were bland and, though I’m sure they were healthy, left a lot to be desired. 

So, I decided to make my own and add my own twist.  

Instead of just basic sweet potato fries, I made this homemade version unique with my own favorite blend of seasonings to make it even more delicious! 

 

Homemade Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Making homemade sweet potato fries isn’t hard, it simply takes few minutes of your time.  

The hardest part for me is peeling the sweet potatoes.  

You can use a ceramic paring knife, or a heavy duty vegetable peeler to make this easier.  

Just be careful to not slice a finger while peeling. 

I love grabbing sweet potatoes on sale and making large batches of homemade sweet potato fries to add to my lunches throughout the week.  

They are a great option to replace chips or pasta.  

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, they are rich in beta-carotene and an excellent healthy choice to replace other starches in your diet.  

 

Ingredients: 

  • 2 Large Sweet Potatoes: peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick fries
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • One tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Salt

I used two large sweet potatoes, but you can always do more or less depending on the size of your family.  

Sweet potatoes will store for a long time in a cool dark place, so when you find them on sale don’t hesitate to stock up on them.  

They are so versatile throughout your menu plan and not just for our famous sweet potato pie recipe. 

 

My sister made a Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad for Thanksgiving that I thought would be perfect for Christmas because of the beautiful dark red or burgundy color.

 

Then, I peeled them and cut them into fries.  Sweet potatoes are much tougher to cut than regular potatoes, so take care when slicing and use a sharp knife for safety. 

 

My sister made a Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad for Thanksgiving that I thought would be perfect for Christmas because of the beautiful dark red or burgundy color.

 

Next, I soaked them in a yummy sauce of butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger & salt.

 

My sister made a Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad for Thanksgiving that I thought would be perfect for Christmas because of the beautiful dark red or burgundy color.

 

This is what they looked like before baking (I sprinkled some more cinnamon, ginger & sugar on the fries before baking).  

Totally delicious and ready to cook through!  

You can even use a silicone baking mat instead of aluminum foil on your baking sheet for easy cleanup. 

 

My sister made a Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad for Thanksgiving that I thought would be perfect for Christmas because of the beautiful dark red or burgundy color.

 

And Voila! Delicious, oven-baked Sweet Potato Fries!

 

My sister made a Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad for Thanksgiving that I thought would be perfect for Christmas because of the beautiful dark red or burgundy color.

 

Homemade Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

 

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I hope you enjoy these delicious homemade sweet potato fries!

They go great with many meals, and are a tastier treat for a side dish or for dessert that your kids will love seeing you make.

For a savory version you can soak them in butter with salt, pepper and garlic instead of the sugars and sweet seasonings!

If you likes this check out these posts; What to do with left over Chicken, Getting Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables and Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes.

 

 

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