Garlic Lemon Sweet Potato Fries
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Healthy and delicious, sweet potato fries are the best kind of fries! I add lemon peel and garlic powder to these sweet potato fries for Garlic Lemon Sweet Potato Fries that go great with burgers or sandwiches!
If you’re looking for more organic French fries recipes, check out my Lemon Herb French Fries, Pumpkin Spice French Fries, or my Chinese Five Spice Garlic French Fries.
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You will love this recipe because these are oragnic French fries! I use coconut oil and bake these simple sweet potato fries for a healthier French fry option that everyone will love. I jazz these up with lemon peel and garlic powder, along with salt and pepper, for zesty fries that are amazing with burgers or on their own as a delicious snack.
While I'm using sweet potatoes in these organic French fries, you can also make them with Russet potatoes if you prefer. Serve these Garlic Lemon Sweet Potato Fries with Healthy Lamb Burgers, Grilled Turkey Burgers, or Classic Cheeseburgers. These also make a great appetizer or snack for a game day party.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Healthier: These organic French fries are made with sweet potatoes and coconut oil, which are healthier than white potatoes and seed oils which is what you'll find at most restaurants. Health benefits of sweet potatoes include vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and more.
Side Dish or Appetizer: These easy sweet potato fries make a great side dish to burgers or an appetizer for a party.
Easy: This recipe is so easy! It only takes about 15 minutes to prep and they just bake in the oven while you're free to do other things.
Ingredients & Health Benefits
- Sweet Potatoes: I use organic sweet potatoes which are packed with nutrients like vitamin A, fiber and more.
- Coconut Oil: Organic coconut oil is a healthy fat that's great for high heat, making it perfect for making organic French fries at home. Coconut oil can help with digestion, improve skin, and more.
- Garlic Powder: I use Frontier Co-Op Organic Garlic Powder for flavor.
- Lemon Peel: I use also use Frontier Co-Op Organic Lemon Peel, which gives these sweet potato fries a zesty flavor.
- Fresh Parsley: I top these organic French fires with fresh parsley, which has antioxidants, can help with digestion, and more.
- Salt and Pepper: You can add after they come out of the oven for flavor.
Tools Needed
- Mixing Bowl: You'll need a large mixing bowl to mix together the sweet potatoes and spices.
- Baking Sheet: You'll need one half sheet pan to bake these sweet potato fries.
- Parchment Paper: I always use nontoxic parchment paper to ensure the fries don't stick to the baking sheet.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Cut the sweet potato into ¼-inch thick strips. Place in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 10 to 15 minutes, until the water looks murky.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3
Drain the potatoes and add the coconut oil to the potatoes. Add the garlic powder and lemon peel and toss to coat completely. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes, then remove and flip fries. Bake for another 10 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Add fresh parsley on top for serving.
FAQ's
Yes, feel free to use Russet potatoes if you prefer.
Yes, if you prefer to peel the potatoes you can, but the skins have lots of nutrients which is why I leave them on.
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Garlic Lemon Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon lemon peel
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Cut the sweet potato into ¼-inch thick strips. Place in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 10 to 15 minutes, until the water looks murky.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain the potatoes and add the coconut oil to the potatoes. Add the garlic powder and lemon peel and toss to coat completely. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove and flip fries. Bake for another 10 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
- Add chopped parsley on top before serving.
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