Low Calorie Purple Sweet Potato Fries
These Low Calorie Purple Sweet Potato Fries are just 134 calories and can be made in the oven or the air fryer!I also supplied you with several flavors, and tips on making them low sodium (that is below in the nutrition section).Special Tip: If you prefer a mix of sweet potato fries, feel free to swap 2 of the purple sweet potatoes with traditional sweet potatoes. Cook time and seasoning will be the same, and you can have a pretty mix of both colors.
Equipment
- Parchment paper (if using oven method)
- Baking Sheet (if using oven method)
- Air fryer (if making in an air fryer)
Ingredients
- 4 purple sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Olive oil spray
Ranch Flavored Purple Sweet Potato Fries:
- 1 teaspoon Ranch Seasoning in place of salt
Seasoned Purple Potato Fries:
- 1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt in place of salt
Mexican Flavored Purple Potato Fries:
- 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning in place of salt
Sweet and Salty Purple Sweet Potato Fries:
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
Oven Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 450°, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Peel the purple potatoes, and cut them into quarter inch sticks, adding them to the baking sheets as you go.
- Spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt (or seasoning/ or sugar and salt). Then add to the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip the sweet potato fries and bake for an additional 10 minutes until crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside.
- Serve hot.
Air Fryer Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°.
- Peel the purple potatoes, and cut them into quarter inch sticks, adding them to a large bowl as you work.
- Spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt (or seasoning/ or sugar and salt).
- Add to the air fryer basket (in batches as needed) without overcrowding.
- Air fry for 6 minutes, flip and air fry for an additional 6-8 minutes until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 31.4gProtein: 1.7gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 592mgPotassium: 918mgFiber: 4.6gSugar: 0.6gCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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