Description
Delicious homemade sweet potato fries paired with a creamy, smoky chipotle lime dipping sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and spice.
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 Dip: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get ready for baking the fries.
- Cut Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into long, even sticks to ensure they cook uniformly.
- Coat Fries: Place the cut sweet potatoes into a large Ziploc bag. Add just enough vegetable oil to lightly coat the fries, seal the bag, and toss to distribute the oil evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the fries out evenly on a cookie sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded to promote crispiness.
- Bake the Fries: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, turning frequently to brown the fries evenly.
- Season: Remove the fries from the oven and sprinkle kosher salt over them to taste.
- Serve: Plate the sweet potato fries with the prepared chipotle lime dipping sauce alongside for dipping.
Notes
- The chipotle lime dip provides a mild smoky heat that complements the natural sweetness of the fries perfectly.
- For crispier fries, you can soak cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking to remove excess starch.
- If you prefer a spicier dip, increase the chipotle powder or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Use mayo alternatives to make the dip lighter or vegan if desired.
- Make sure to turn the fries frequently during baking to achieve even browning.
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
