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Low-Fat Spicy Fries

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Try these fries with sweet potatoes for a tasty and healthy snack even lower in calories.

  • 6 medium potatoes or 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 T. paprika
  • 2-4 tsp. cayenne powder
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Cut potatoes into wedges, sticks, or slices. Spray cookie sheet or baking pan with a bit of oil. Place potato pieces in a plastic bag and toss with spices and half of the oil. Bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes, turning often and brushing occasionally with the remaining oil. Broil about 5 minutes, turning after 3 minutes.


Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Information Per Serving (using regular potatoes)

  • Calories: 284
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 57 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Fiber: 7 g

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