Description
Crispy baked sweet potato fries served with a zesty chipotle lime dipping sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. This easy recipe makes a delicious side or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Fries
- 4 medium 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 Dip: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to fully heat.
- Cut Sweet Potatoes: Peel (optional) and slice the sweet potatoes into long sticks resembling fries.
- Coat Potatoes: Place the sweet potato sticks into a large Ziploc bag. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, seal the bag, and toss to coat the fries evenly with oil.
- Bake Fries: Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, turning them often to ensure even, light browning.
- Season Fries: Remove fries from the oven and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste while still hot.
- Serve: Plate the hot sweet potato fries alongside the chilled chipotle lime dipping sauce and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- The chipotle lime dip has a mild smoky kick that complements the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
- For extra crispiness, soak cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking and pat dry thoroughly.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo for a vegan version.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the dip.
- Turn fries often during baking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
