Bacon-Flavored Sweet Potato Fries

Method4 steps · about 32 min

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   Step 1: Preheat oven to 340 degrees F (171 degrees C).

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   Step 2: Lay bacon (⅓ pound) strips in a single layer on a baking sheet with raised edges.

   Uses ⅓ pound bacon

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   Step 3: Bake in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving the bacon grease.

   Bake bacon · 10 minUses Bacon arranged for baking

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   Step 4: Heat bacon grease in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat; add sweet potato (1 pound) fries. Cook and stir fries in the hot bacon grease until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer fries to a serving platter and sprinkle with paprika (1 tablespoon) and salt; serve with ketchup (¼ cup).

   Uses Reserved rendered bacon fat · 1 pound sweet potatoes, cut into French fries · 1 tablespoon paprika · sea salt to taste · ¼ cup ketchup