I’m yet to meet a single person who doesn’t like them, and if I ever do, I think it’s safe to say we won’t work out as friends. I have no need for that kind of negativity in my life.
You know what kind of fries rules my heart? Sweet potato fries, duh!
They’re full of flavour, and I love the slight sweetness it gives to these otherwise salty fun-sticks.
We are, of course, baking instead of frying. I actually prefer this method, as it results in fries that aren’t dripping in oil. These are crispy, delicious, and actually good for you! As if anyone has ever needed telling twice before tucking into a bowl of chips!
We’re cutting them thin here, since that’s one of the things that helps them crisp up. There is a time and place for chunky chips, but this isn’t it.
The coconut flour and tapioca also help it crisp up, but don’t worry, it doesn’t overpower the flavour. The soaking also helps to draw out the starches, but if you forget or decide to do these last minute, don’t stress it, they’ll still be delicious!
Chop your sweet potato into fries, trying to get them quite thin. Place in a bowl and cover with water, letting them soak for about 2 hours.
After two hours pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/355ºF and line two baking tray. Drain and rinse the sweet potatoes, then pat them dry. You want to get as much of the moisture out as possible.
Add the sweet potato fries to a ziplock bag and add the coconut flour, tapioca, and cayenne. Seal the top and shake the bag so everything gets coated. Add in the coconut oil, and shake again.
Line the fries on the baking trays, making sure there is enough space and none of them are touching and are all in a single layer.
Bake for 15 minutes, turn and flip the fries, and place back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes, until crispy but not burnt.
Turn off the oven and let cool with the oven door open for another 10 minutes, as they’ll continue to crisp up. Remove from the oven and sprinkle some sea salt before serving.
Hi, I'm Teffy, a qualified Nutritionist and avid foodie. This blog is all about inspiring a balanced life through delicious and wholesome foods, with not a diet in sight. Healthy eating shouldn't be hard and stressful, it should be easy and fun - Working with my clients they are constantly amazed that yes, food can taste great AND be good for you!