Hot & Sticky Sweet Potato Fries | Doug Cooking

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola is budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is a more affordable spice.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and last longer, while omitting herbs reduces cost.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut sweet potatoes into steak fry shapes, making them substantial.

Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over the sweet potatoes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Roast sweet potatoes in the oven for about 20 minutes.

Toss sweet potatoes to ensure even browning.

In a separate dish, combine 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon of chipotle pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon.

After 20 minutes, toss the sweet potatoes again and add the maple syrup mixture on top.

Return sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

After about 4 minutes, check the sweet potatoes; they should be brown and sticky.

Cooking Techniques

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