Description
Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries served with a creamy, smoky chipotle lime dipping sauce that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the fries with a mild spicy kick.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Fries
- 4 sweet potatoes or yams
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
Chipotle Lime Dipping Sauce
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, ground chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well until all spices are thoroughly incorporated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the fries.
- Slice the sweet potatoes: Peel (if desired) and cut the sweet potatoes into long, even sticks for consistent baking and crispness.
- Coat the fries with oil: Place the cut sweet potatoes into a large Ziploc bag. Add just enough vegetable oil to lightly coat all the fries. Seal the bag and toss gently to distribute the oil evenly over the potatoes.
- Arrange and bake: Spread the oiled fries out evenly in a single layer on a cookie sheet to ensure they bake evenly and become crispy. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, flipping or turning the fries frequently to encourage even browning and prevent burning.
- Season: Once the fries are lightly browned and crisp, remove them from the oven and sprinkle kosher salt over them to taste.
- Serve: Plate the sweet potato fries and serve immediately alongside the chilled chipotle lime dipping sauce.
Notes
- This sweet potato fries dipping sauce offers a gentle smoky heat that complements the natural sweetness of the fries, making it an irresistible pairing.
- Turning the fries often during baking helps achieve an evenly crisp texture.
- Baking at 400°F ensures crispy fries without excessive oil frying.
- For best flavor, prepare the dipping sauce at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
