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Baked Sweet Potato Jack-o'-Lantern Fries
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Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  • Use a small paring knife to carve simple jack-o'-lantern faces into each round.
  • Place the carved rounds in a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, cinnamon, and black pepper over the slices.
  • Toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.
  • Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges turn golden and crisp.

Notes

For extra crisp edges, avoid crowding the baking sheet and bake in two batches if needed. The cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that pairs nicely with the smoked paprika. Leftovers reheat best in a 350°F oven for a few minutes rather than the microwave to keep the texture from softening.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Sharp knife, Parchment paper