February 2, 2009
Spicy Sweet Potato French Fries
I love french fries and I love sweet potatoes. Common sense says I would of course love sweet potato french fries, and I really do.
These were thrown together at the last minute, and were wonderfully satisfying. I spiced them up to make them even more delicious (sweet potatoes are completely delicious without anything, so of course adding a spice or two would make them more interesting. A drizzle of vegetable oil and a spice concoction of paprika, Mexican chili, cumin and some salt played nicely with the sweetness of the potato. While they didn’t crisp up the way white potatoes tend to do, it was okay – I’ve always preferred softer fries.
Baked in the oven with just a bit of oil, these are a very healthy alternative to french fries. I loved this spicy combination!
Spicy Sweet Potato French Fries
3 – 4 sweet potatoes
1 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp Mexican chilies
Vegetable oil
Salt
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Slice the sweet potatoes into french fry size. Toss them in a few tablespoons of vegetable oil or olive oil.
3. Combine spices (you can use any spice blend you like, and in any amount you like – it’s all to taste!), and add to the bowl of potatoes. Toss until they were evenly coated with oil and spices.
4. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Flip the fries and bake for another 10-12 minutes. Turn on the oven’s broiler, and broil the fries for about 8 minutes.
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noble pig said,
February 2, 2009 @ 7:31 PM
As the resident Potato Ho I can only say HOW IN LOVE WITH THIS DISH I AM! YUM!
LyB said,
February 2, 2009 @ 10:46 PM
I love sweet potato fries! This spice combination sounds delicious.
food librarian said,
February 2, 2009 @ 10:51 PM
These look soooooo good. I can taste them through the screen!
Abby @ mangerlaville said,
February 3, 2009 @ 12:44 AM
This restaurant in NYC called Blue Smoke serves their sweet potato fries with maple dipping sauce. It works so well. But personally I love the spices, a more spicy savory version. Delicious. I also truly appreciate the thick cut.
Debbie said,
February 3, 2009 @ 11:39 AM
Oh they look delicious. I made similar ones with brown sugar.
grace said,
February 3, 2009 @ 12:46 PM
after i finish the sweet potato chips i just made, i do believe sweet potato fries should be on the docket. i’m loving the char.
joyce said,
February 3, 2009 @ 1:05 PM
looks so yummy…i’m going to try them tonight! what did you dip them in?
tara said,
February 3, 2009 @ 7:58 PM
Smoky, spicy sweet potato fries dipped in aioli are one of my favorite nibbles alongside an icy beer. Yours look delicious!
recipes2share said,
February 4, 2009 @ 6:58 AM
Sweet potato fries sound divine!
kimberleyblue said,
February 4, 2009 @ 10:26 AM
I made a simple mix of ketchup, mayo and hot sauce, because i was feeling lazy and hungry! But next time, I’m going to get a good curry mayo dipping sauce going.
An aioli would be amazing too!
Darius T. Williams said,
February 4, 2009 @ 10:26 PM
Who can pass these up? Looks flippin’ fantastic!
Kevin said,
February 10, 2009 @ 11:36 PM
Those sweet potato fries look so good!
erin said,
January 7, 2012 @ 12:42 AM
All I can say holy cow these fries are out of this word I made them with chicken fingers fordinner tonight and not only did I love em my son who is almost 2yrs old kept asking for more. To the people have not made these you r missing out. ENJOY THEM…… I KNOW YOU WKLL