Description
Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries paired with a creamy, smoky chipotle lime dipping sauce. This easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, making the fries an irresistible side dish or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Sweet Potato Fries
- 4 sweet potatoes or yams
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
For the 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 Chipotle Lime Dip: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ground chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for baking the fries.
- Cut and Oil the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into long sticks resembling fries. Place them in a large Ziploc bag, add just enough vegetable oil to lightly coat them, seal the bag, and toss to distribute the oil evenly over all pieces.
- Bake the Fries: Spread the coated sweet potato sticks evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, turning the fries frequently to achieve an even, light browning and crispiness.
- Season and Serve: Once baked, remove the fries from the oven and sprinkle kosher salt over them to taste. Serve hot alongside the chilled chipotle lime dipping sauce for a delicious contrast.
Notes
- This sweet potato fries dipping sauce has a mild kick that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
- Baking the fries allows for a healthier alternative to deep frying while still delivering great crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle powder to control the spiciness of the dipping sauce according to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, consider soaking cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking to remove excess starch.
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
