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September 21, 2017

Sweet potato wing dings, Edamame poppers, Apple fries

By Melanie Behrens

Here are some really interesting snack foods. I hope you enjoy them, too.
Sweet potato wing dings
1 large sweet potato
1/4 C flour
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 egg
deep fryer and oil
1/4 C Greek yogurt
1/4 C ketchup
Boil sweet potato for 15 minutes. Once it is cool enough, remov...

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