Crispy baked breakfast sweet potato fries smothered in bacon, avocado, tomatoes and of course perfectly fried eggs! Â Eat these healthy and insanely delicious fries anytime of day – they’re Paleo and Whole30 friendly.
I guess it’s no secret that I’m a breakfast lover? Â And when I say breakfast, you know I really mean “breakfast” AKA putting an egg or two on just about anything and eating it at anytime between 7am and 7pm, or later if for some reason I had chocolate for dinner.
Another thing I don’t hide my love for is sweet potato fries – I only eat them twice a day on most days, sometimes more. Â Orange, white, purple – whatever. Â My favorite method to cook them is cutting them into fries and roasting to crispy perfection – and if I tell you this is because my kids like them this way it would be only half true. Â The other half of the truth is that potatoes of all kind are tastier and more fun to eat in fry form. Â Duh, not exactly breaking new ground here.
Which is why I thought you guys might be into my little breakfast-anytime creation today – crispy and perfectly spiced baked sweet potato fries smothered in bacon, avocado, tomatoes, fried eggs and fresh chives. Â We like, we like – we love!
And we’ll eat them whenever we dang well please, you’re saying. Â I know – getting up early to roast sweet potato fries might be asking a lot, even for a morning-4-lyfe person such as myself – but wait! Â You can roast the fries the night before, store in the fridge, and then just heat them until toasty while you fry some bacon and eggs!
So, see? Â No excuses not to eat these smothered breakfast sweet potato fries for your actual breakfast! Â Or your actual dinner or actual 4pm snack or actual 7th meal of the day – you don’t judge me and I don’t judge you mmkay?
And psst! Â By the way – definitely use the egg yolks for dipping if you want to literally go to savory breakfast heaven. Â Just saying – I mean, at some point I had to learn this myself, so I’m giving you the tip now so you can potentially add on years of yolk-dipping ecstasy to your life. Â I’m here to take care of you – this is my mission!
And I WILL get to the recipe – don’t you worry – it’s here, it’s easy, it loves you, and it’s waiting for your lazy Sunday morning cravings for bacon!
Smothered Breakfast Sweet Potato Fries {Paleo & Whole30}
Smothered Breakfast Sweet Potato Fries {Paleo & Whole30}
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes any type, peeled (or scrubbed, optional) and cut into fry shapes.
- Fine grain sea salt to taste
- dash chipotle pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp olive oil or preferred fat for roasting
- 5-6 slices good quality bacon sugar free for Whole30 compliant - cooked until crisp, drained, and crumbled
- 1 small ripe avocado or half of a larger one
- 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- Fresh chives chopped, for garnish
- 2-3 eggs - one for each serving - cooked to preference
- *Hot sauce - optional for extra spice and flavor
Instructions
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To make the fries, preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss the cut sweet potatoes with the olive oil, salt, paprika, and chipotle pepper until evenly coated.
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Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet with enough room around each one (no touching) to ensure crispy fries.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flip (or shake the dish a bit) and continue to roast for another 15-20 minutes or until browned and crispy on the outside.
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While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the bacon and eggs. I like to fry my eggs in bacon fat sunny side up, but cook yours however you prefer.
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When the fries are done, top with crumbled bacon, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced or sliced avocado, chopped fresh chives and cooked eggs. Drizzle with a bit of hot sauce if you choose. This will make 2-3 servings depending on how hungry you are! Enjoy any time of day!
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Favorite way to eat sweet potatoes?Â
Do you eat more than 3 “meals” a day?
meredith @ cookie chrunicles says
you know I love eggs with sweet potato fries! one of my go-to lunches lately. I usually make an omelette or quickly scramble the eggs and whites. oh, and it’s a great day when I have Japanese sweet potatoes!
Mel_OUTRUN_CF says
Mium….sweet potatoes… I pretty much have some everyday without getting tired… I usually bake them the same way you do but I cut them in thin slices. Easier I guess. But fries are fries so I need to give this a try! I’m an omelette lover : I like to mix my eggs with my favorite veggies or try new combinations of ingredients when I feel adventurous 😉
Felicity Kayne says
I don’t know how you manage to get your sweet potato fries so crispy looking! Min always turn out either a bit limp and soggy or just burnt!
Michele says
Check out my recipe for crispy baked sweet potato fries – the key for me is the right amount of oil, parchment paper and lots of space around them. I use two huge baking sheets and take up the whole oven if I have to!
SuzLyfe says
My computer just shorted because I was drooling so much…
I love my eggs as whites or runny yolks–no other way! This is everyyyyything.
Lindsay says
Mine too! She had me as smothered and then that yolk dip…. Like whoa!
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says
Yep I definitely eat more than 3 meals a day! And sweet potatoes are always involved in at least one of those meals. I love the idea of making them the night before!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
Perfect for breakfast and dinner! Drooling here!
Heather @ Polyglot Jot says
Yum! Sweet potatoes or any potatoes are delicious anytime of the day! Fries are my favorite way to eat them too 🙂 I definitely eat more than three meals a day!
Gretchen says
These look amazing! I love sweet potatoes 🙂
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
You know what’s crazy? I kind of forgot about sweet potatoes for a while there. But lately they seem to be popping up in my life all.the.time, so I think it’s a sign that I need to get back on that bandwagon. Crispy fries are definitely the best way to go!
Emily @ My healthyish life says
LOVE everything about this! I totally eat more than 3 meals…usually at least 4 because I eat a big meal-sized snack. Using the yolk for dipping is the best.
Alyssa @ renaissancerunnergirl says
I eat about 10 meals a day. More than half (like, 8 or 9 of 10) include “breakfast foods”. Sweet potato fries ALL the time. I don’t understand why you think people would judge you? 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
3 meals a day is sad 😛 I mean I eat 3 main meals and then a few mini meals 😉
And potatoes….best way is in the microwave!!!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I am solidly a member of the #putanegg on it club. These looks perfect!!! Yolks make everything 100x more delicious.
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
Fries for breakfast? Yup, this is definitely a winning idea – especially with bacon AND avocado. So much deliciousness on one plate! <3
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
These days, I eat whenever the opportunity presents itself, which admittedly isn’t as much as I’d like. You know I adore this dish. The only thing I’d do differently would be to add some spicy cheese.
Your pictures look fantastic.
Michele says
I hear you – I remember those days well! I still shove food in my face as if someone is crying and pooping in their pants at the same time. And thanks!
Tabitha says
Love this! What a good idea!
Michele says
Thanks!
Lauren Van Duzer says
Yummy! Took a while to make- next time I will precook the bacon and sweet pots the day before. Used cayenne and chili powder since I didn’t have chipotle.
Rachel says
This is one of my all-time favorite recipes! I have been making this for years. Such a tasty combination of ingredients and very healthy!