Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato wedges tossed lightly in olive oil and sea salt, then baked until tender and crisp. A fast, kid-approved side dish that brings natural sweetness and beneficial fiber to dinner.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save time on busy weeknights, purchase pre-cut raw sweet potato fries from the produce section.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash and dry the sweet potato thoroughly
Wash and dry the sweet potato thoroughly, then cut into thin 1/2-inch (1.2cm) matchstick fries.
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Toss the sweet potato sticks with olive…
In a medium mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil, sea salt, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Spread the sweet potato sticks in a…
Spread the sweet potato sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap so they crisp evenly.
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Bake in the hot oven for 8…
Bake in the hot oven for 8 to 10 minutes until tender inside with lightly browned, crisp edges.
Look for: tender inside with lightly browned, crisp edges
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, let cool for 2 minutes on the pan, and serve warm alongside your main meal.
Allow: 2 minutes
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