Name: Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Now’s a great time to bring all those fall flavors you love into your kitchen. These Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries are the perfect way to start. This recipe is one of our families favorite side dishes. Not only are sweet potatoes unbelievably nutritious, a superfood packed with calcium, potassium, Vitamin A and C, but also incredibly kid friendly. With just the addition of a little spice, these Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries are elevated to a spectacularly addictive recipe!

Side Dishes

35 m

American

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Ingredients

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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries

1 sweet potato

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Cut sweet potato into 2 inch long by 1/4 inch sticks

Place them on a cookie sheet, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with cinnamon and salt, and toss to thoroughly coat.

Bake for 15 minutes, toss, bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Uniform Cutting for Even Cooking ✂️
Cut sweet potatoes into fries of consistent thickness (about ¼-inch) so they cook evenly and achieve the same level of crispiness on the outside while remaining creamy inside.
Dry Your Potatoes Thoroughly 💧
Pat cut sweet potatoes completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil and seasonings—excess moisture prevents browning and creates crispy exteriors instead of soggy fries.
Toast Cinnamon in Oil First 🔥
Warm the ground cinnamon in the olive oil for 30 seconds before coating the potatoes to bloom the spice and intensify its warm, complex flavor throughout the dish.
Season Immediately After Cooking 🧂
Add salt and any additional cinnamon while fries are still hot and slightly wet from steam—they'll adhere better and distribute more evenly than seasoning cooled fries.
Single Layer Arrangement for Crispness 📐
Spread fries in a single layer on your baking sheet without crowding; overlapping potatoes trap steam and prevent the crispy texture that makes this dish truly addictive.