Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Fries
A crisp, maple-glazed sweet potato fry with toasted pecans inspired by North American comfort flavors. The maple boosts sweetness while chili adds depth; pecans add crunch, making this side both caramelized and nutty.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ½ 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ 1/4 tsp salt
- ½ 1/8 tsp black pepper
- ½ Optional: pinch cayenne for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and cinnamon; spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes, flip fries, drizzle maple syrup over them and return to oven for another 10 minutes until edges are crisp and caramelized; scatter pecans on top during last 5 minutes to toast.
Chef’s Pro Tips
- Pat fries dry before baking for extra crispiness.
- Toast pecans in a dry pan 2-3 minutes for deeper flavor.
- For crunch, spread fries in a single layer with space between.
Serving Suggestions
Serve as a side with roasted chicken or a leafy salad; drizzle extra maple if desired.
Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a hot oven to regain crispness.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 210 |
|---|---|
| protein | 2 |
| carbohydrates | 34 |
| fat | 8 |
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