Southwestern Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Bake fries according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over fries; toss to coat.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons each brown sugar and salt, 1/4 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet in a 425 oven until crisp, 30 minutes, turning once.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRITES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Heat oil to 300 degrees F. "Blanch" fries for 2 minutes and let cool. Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry for 3 minutes, or until fries are brown and rise to the top. Sprinkle with the spice blend.
• Toss all the spices together in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHILI-CILANTRO CREAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss the sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Combine the salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Add to the potatoes and toss to coat.
• Arrange the potatoes in one layer on a large baking sheet. Bake on the lowest rack of the oven until the undersides are browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the potatoes with a spatula and bake for 10 more minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, make the sour cream sauce. Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in the cilantro.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and cool for a few minutes. Serve with the sour cream.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. Thinner fries may not take as long.

ULTIMATE SWEET POTATO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Peel the sweet potatoes on a cutting board.
• Trim the ends of the potatoes and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) thick matchsticks.
• Add the cut potatoes to a large bowl of water and soak for 1 hour.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander, and rinse with cold water.
• Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
• Thoroughly dry the sweet potato matchsticks with paper towels.
• Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch, tossing until fully coated.
• Drizzle the grapeseed oil over the potatoes, add the paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the sweet potato fries over.
• Bake for another 15 minutes.
• Turn off the oven and crack the door open, then let the sweet potatoes rest in the oven for 10 minutes.
• Season the fries with salt.
• Enjoy!