There’s just something fun about curly fries, right? Twist them out of a fast food bag and they feel like a treat. But when you make them at home with sweet potatoes and real ingredients? They’re next-level.

These Homemade Sweet Potato Curly Fries are naturally sweet, crispy, and seasoned just right — and we’re baking (or air-frying) them for that Healthy Fast Food at Home twist. They make the perfect side for burgers, wraps, or honestly… just a bowl of fries with dip on the couch.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled

• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)

• Optional: pinch of cinnamon or cayenne for extra sweet or heat

Instructions:

1. Spiralize the sweet potatoes
Use a spiralizer with a thick spiral blade to make curly fry shapes. If you don’t have one, you can slice into thin shoestrings instead.

2. Soak for crispiness
(Optional but recommended) Soak the spirals in cold water for 15–20 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry well.

3. Season and toss
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss dry sweet potato curls with oil and seasoning until evenly coated.

4. Bake or air fry

• Oven: Spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Air fryer: Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy and golden.

5. Serve immediately
Sprinkle with extra salt and enjoy with your favorite dip — ranch, chipotle aioli, or even Greek yogurt with hot sauce.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Don’t crowd the pan: Spread in a single layer so they crisp, not steam.

• Want them sweeter? Add a pinch of cinnamon and serve with honey mustard or Greek yogurt-maple dip.

• Meal prep tip: Spiralize and soak ahead of time, then bake fresh.

• No spiralizer? Thinly slice or use a julienne peeler — still delicious!

Flavorful Conclusion:

These Homemade Sweet Potato Curly Fries are fun, flavorful, and totally satisfying — without the fryer, the additives, or the fast food crash. They’re an easy way to bring something playful and clean to your plate, with that classic crispy-tender balance we all love.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 180

• Protein: 2g

• Carbs: 24g

• Fat: 8g

• Fiber: 4g

• Sugar: 5g