Chili Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Spice up you sweet potato game with these spicy fries and creamy cilantro dipping sauce.

Egg FreeVegetarianGluten FreeNut Free

2

Servings

10 Mins

Prep Time

35 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Preheat Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet

Preheat the oven to bake (not convection) at 425°F/220°C (high) and adjust the rack to the top. In the mean time, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

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Prepare the Sweet Potato

Peel the sweet potato, then cut into fries about 1/4 inch thick and place in a large mixing bowl.

  • Sweet Potato2 cups
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Measure and Add the Olive Oil

Toss the sweet potato fries until well coated.

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Tbsps.
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Season the Fries

Meassure and add the sesining to the sweet potato fries.

  • Cumin1 ¼ tsps.
  • Chili Powder1 tsp.
  • Brown Sugar1 tsp.
  • Smoked Paprika1 tsp.
  • Cayenne Pepper1 pinch
  • Kosher Salt1 ½ tsps.
  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)5 turns
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Arrange the Sweet Potatoes on the Baking Sheet

Transfer the seasoned sweet potato fries to the prepared sheet tray and arrange in a single layer.

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Cooking Steps

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1. Begin Cooking the Sweet Potatoes

Place the fries in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the potatoes begin to brown on the edges.

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2. Make the Dipping Sauce

While the sweet potatoes bake, mix the sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl and set aside.

  • Sour Cream¼ cup
  • Mayonnaise2 Tbsps.
  • Lime Juice1 tsp.
  • Sweet Chili Sauce2 tsps.
  • Chili Powder1 pinch
  • Kosher Salt¼ tsp.
  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)5 turns
  • Cilantro Leaves(finely chopped)1 Tbsp.
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3. Flip and Finish Cooking the Sweet Potatoes

Flip the sweet potatoes and continue cooking for 15 more minutes or until the egdes are slightly charred and fork tender.

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4. Remove the Sweet Potatoes

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5. Serve as Desired

Serve these colorful fries hot with the dipping sauce or on their own. Or as a side for The Perfect Burger.

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