Sweet potato fries with cinnamon sugar

Sweet potato fries with cinnamon sugar recipe videos

Sweet potato fries with cinnamon sugar are a popular snack or side dish made from sweet potatoes cut into fries, baked or fried until crispy, and then tossed in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. This dish is a modern, sweet twist on classic savory fries, often enjoyed in North America as a comfort food or appetizer.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the sweet potatoes and added sugar, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cooking method. It provides key nutrients like vitamin A, fiber, and potassium, with a rough calorie estimate of 200-300 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	260 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	200 mg
Vitamin A	18000 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes—a staple in many global cuisines—with the warm, aromatic spice of cinnamon, which has been valued for centuries in both cooking and traditional medicine. Nutritionally, it offers a healthier alternative to regular fries due to the sweet potato's higher nutrient density, though the added sugar makes it more of an occasional treat.