By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 3
81 cal · 40 min
Cajun-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
Recipe GLPRc1022b67788c63
Crispy roasted sweet potato fries seasoned with warm Cajun spices and a touch of chili heat. These golden, caramelized fries make a delicious and satisfying side dish or light main course, drizzled with olive oil and roasted until tender inside with crispy edges.
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Ingredients
½ pound Sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon Chilli powder
Salt
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform fries approximately 1/4 inch thick and 3-4 inches long for even cooking.
Place the cut sweet potato fries in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the oiled sweet potatoes and toss thoroughly, making sure every fry is well seasoned.
Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to allow for proper roasting and crisping.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring the fries halfway through cooking, until they are golden brown with crispy edges and tender inside.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow them to firm up slightly.
Comments
This is a straightforward win for a Charlotte kitchen: sweet potatoes are a North Carolina staple crop available year-round and cheap at every major chain, and the spice blend is standard pantry stock at any Walmart, Food Lion, or Harris Teeter. The stated 40 minutes is honest for washing, cutting, tossing, and roasting. At roughly $1.50 to $2 for three generous servings—dominated by the potato itself at under $1 a pound—the cost per serving lands around 50 to 70 cents. The only minor drawback is that roasted fries are best eaten fresh and hot, so leftovers will soften in the fridge, though they can be crisped in a toaster oven the next day if needed.
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