Description
Crispy baked sweet potato fries served with a flavorful chipotle lime dipping sauce. The fries are lightly coated in vegetable oil and seasoned with kosher salt, while the creamy mayo-based dip offers a smoky, tangy complement. Perfect as a tasty side dish or snack that balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
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 chipotle lime dip: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ground chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well to blend all the spices thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to warm while you prepare the fries.
- Cut and coat the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into long sticks resembling fries. Place them into a large Ziploc bag. Drizzle the vegetable oil over the potatoes, seal the bag, and shake it gently to coat the fries evenly with oil.
- Arrange and bake: Spread the coated sweet potato sticks in a single even layer on a large baking sheet or cookie sheet to ensure even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, turning the fries occasionally to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Season and serve: Once the fries are lightly browned and cooked through, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle kosher salt over the fries to taste. Serve immediately alongside the chilled chipotle lime dipping sauce for dipping.
Notes
- This chipotle lime dipping sauce offers a mild spicy kick that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the baked sweet potato fries.
- Make the dipping sauce at least an hour ahead so the flavors can fully blend together.
- Turning the fries often during baking helps achieve a crispy, evenly browned texture.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best tangy flavor in the dip.
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
