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Fried sweet potatoes topped with chopped parsley next to a fork.

Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes {Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30}

Katie AdamsKatie Adams
They are soft inside, with a lightly crisp and chewy exterior. Plus, this side dish is ready to eat in only 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet with a lid
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 3-3½ cups sweet potatoes ½" cubed
  • heaping ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Warm oil in a large deep skillet over MEDIUM heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and stir to get coated in oil. This helps the spices stick.
    Skillet filled with oil coated sweet potato cubes.
  • Sprinkle potatoes evenly with salt, cinnamon, and chili powder. Reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW, cover with lid, and cook 5 minutes undisturbed. Remove lid, increase heat to MEDIUM and cook 5 minutes stirring a few times to brown on all sides.
  • Remove from heat a serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 138mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16529IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cinnamon recipe, easy, healthy, quick, simple
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