Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Week 5 is all about snacks! This weeks lesson was on meal planning. Be sure to check it out HERE. Todays recipe will also make an optional mayo Sriracha dip, and was adapted from theartofdoingstuff.com.

Sweet potatoes are a great source of beta-carotene just like carrots and other brightly colored orange and red vegetables. Beta-carotene is the primary source of vitamin A from your diet and Vitamin A is what you need to maintain good eye health and vision. Sweet potatoes are also a great source of fiber, which helps you stay full longer and helps with digestion.

What you'll need

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon

Ingredients

• 2 Large sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 2-3 tablespoons corn starch

Ingredients for the optional dipping sauce

• 1/2 cup of mayo (try reduced fat)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce 

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 F
2. Peel your sweet potatoes and then cut them into fires. They shouldn't be thicker than 1/2 inch sticks.
3. Soak the fries in water for at least one hour, but they will be better if you are able to soak them for half a day.
4. Remove the fries from the water and shake them dry. They still need to have some water on them so the cornstarch can stick to them.
5. Put cornstarch in a plastic bag and drop all the fires in. Then shake the bag vigorously so the fries become coated in the cornstarch. Remove the fries from the bag and place them onto baking sheets.
6. Now drizzle about 2 tablespoons of oil on top of the fires and use your hands to mix them in the oil. If you use more than 2 tablespoons the fries will be less healthy but more crispy. 
7. Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes. Once the bottom of the fries are crisp flip them over and cook for another 5-10 minutes
8. While your fries are baking mix together the mayo, cayenne pepper and Sriracha sauce in a bowl. This will be your dipping sauce for the fries.

Since this weeks recipes were snacks we made 5 different recipes!

• Cauli-tots (Cauliflower tots)
• Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
• Tomatillo Salsa Verde 
• Home-made Mac and Cheese
• Healthy Granola Bars

Click on any of the above to see the recipe on how to make it and as always feel free to ask questions or leave comments below!