I have a bad habit (ok maybe more than one). When I go out to a restaurant 90% of the time I am a good girl. BUT if sweet potato fries are on the menu, I am a goner. I know I shouldn’t. But I do…I order, I eat and I feel yucky because most restaurant sweet potato fries are fried in toxic vegetable or canola oils. Lucky for me (and you) there is an alternative that is actually healthy and just as delicious as those restaurant sweet potato fries: Crispy Sweet Potato ‘Fries” with Rosemary and Sea Salt!
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Only Four Ingredients Ya’ll!
All you need is sweet potatoes, olive or avocado oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt…I use Maldon Flaked Chef’s Salt. Rosemary is the one herb I can’t seem to kill in my garden! Rosemary has long been hailed for it’s health benefits. It is high in Iron, Calcium and Vitamin B6 and is a natural anti-inflammatory. It has long been used to help alleviate muscle pain, improve memory, and boost the immune and circulatory system.
Let’s Talk Spiralizers….
Luckily we live in an amazing world these days, where spiralized veggies can be found on many grocery shelves. This certainly makes living the veggie eating, Paleo or Whole30 life easier. But if you prefer to make your own, or don’t live near a store that sells them pre-made, I got you! First I am not going to lie, the plastic spiralizer is great for things like zucchini, but it’s really difficult to use with sweet potatoes. They are just too hard, I am not saying you can’t use it, I am just saying it can be difficult and you will be getting a good arm workout. so if you want life to be easier and think you may spiralize vegetables frequently, you may wish to invest in the attachment for the Kitchen Aid mixer It’s much sturdier than plastic and can handle hard veggies like sweet potatoes easily!
Cooking Tips:
To get crispy fries be sure not to stir too much. I like to place the sweet potatoes in a hot pan and allow them to cook for at least five minutes before turning the first time, then repeating that. This allows time for the fries to crisp up. Also stirring too frequently can make them a little mushy. So resist the temptation to over tend the potatoes.
The Recipe: Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary and Sea Salt
You will need: a spiralizer (<—plastic) but I recommend using the attachment for the Kitchen Aid mixer, and you may wish to invest in a spiralizer cookbook!
A delicious and healthy version of sweet potato fires!
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and run through a spiralizer or 5-6 cups pre-spiraled sweet potatoes
- 3 Tablespoons, olive, avocado or coconut oil (or enough to cover the bottom of pan when melted)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- sea salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
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If making your own spiraled sweet potatoes, peel potatoes and run through spiralizer
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Place a large pan on high heat and allow to heat for 2 minutes
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When oil is hot add sweet potatoes and spread out into an even layer. Cook for 5 minutes without stirring, lowing heat to med/high if needed.
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Add rosemary and sea salt, gently stir potatoes, then let sit again for five minutes without stirring.
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Stir and cook till edges of sweet potatoes are browned and crispy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed (if using), serve!
Making these sweet potatoes at home sure makes it a whole lot easier to say no to those sweet potato fries at the restaurants!
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OH. MY. YUM!!!!!
These look so good! I hate ordering anything fried in a restaurant too. I really want to get a spiralizer. Thanks so much.
Oh, what a coincidence– we just had sweet potato fries with our breakfast this morning! I love the idea of seasoning with rosemary– we’ll have to try that next time!
I see so many fun recipes using the spiralizer. I may have to get one myself. I love sweet potato fries myself, and these look very tasty!
I always have trouble making sweet potatoes crispy. Does frying in coconut oil in a pan make it crispy? These look heavenly!
Great question! It’s more about keeping the heat pretty high Karen. Keep the heat fairly high, move them around in the pan so they don’t burn and remove them when they are crispy but done. Thanks!
I love the look and sound of this dish. Especially as it uses sweet potato, one of my favorite veggies! So much better for you than the typical spaghetti you get from a store.
Sounds delish!
YUM-O! I’m going to be ordering my long-awaited spiral slicer. =)
These sound glorious! Can’t wait to try!
Could you put them in oven in cast iron skillet? Or air fryer?
Absolutely. An air fryer would be great!