Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

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Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet, smoky and slightly spicy Cajun Sweet Potato Fries make a super delicious and healthy side.
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder less if you're really sensitive to heat
  • 2 med sweet potatoes cut into ¼-inch strips
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Chopped parsley to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl mix together the smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, sea salt and cayenne powder.
  • 1 teaspoon each: smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, and garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • Place the sweet potato strips in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and mix well. Sprinkle the spice mix over the sweet potatoes and mix them together so that each fry is well coated in spices.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Divide the fries between the two baking sheets, making sure none of the fries are touching. Bake in the oven for 30-40 mins, turning halfway. They are ready when they start to brown.
  • While the fries are in the oven, make the blue cheese yogurt. In a small bowl mix together all the blue cheese yogurt ingredients and set aside.
  • 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons blue cheese, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard, A pinch of sea salt and a few cranks of pepper
  • Serve the fries with a little chopped parsley on top