Best 20 Sweet Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

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Craving a crispy, sweet, and healthy snack? Look no further than these Sweet Sweet Potato Fries! Made from wholesome sweet potatoes, these fries are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. They're a perfect side dish for your favorite meals or a satisfying snack on their own.

These Sweet Sweet Potato Fries are incredibly easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation. The article provides three tempting variations to suit your taste preferences:

* **Classic Sweet Potato Fries:** These are the classic fries you know and love, made with sweet potatoes and seasoned with salt and pepper for a traditional flavor.

* **Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries:** Craving something savory and cheesy? These fries are coated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, parmesan cheese, and herbs, giving them an irresistible cheesy garlic flavor.

* **Buffalo Sweet Potato Fries:** If you're a fan of spicy snacks, these fries are for you! They're coated in a tangy buffalo sauce, providing a delightful kick that will satisfy your taste buds.

Whether you prefer the classic flavor, cheesy garlic, or spicy buffalo, these Sweet Sweet Potato Fries are sure to be a hit. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a guilt-free snack. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in these delicious and nutritious fries!

Let's cook with our recipes!

AIR-FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES



Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries image

I can never get enough of these air-fryer sweet potato fries! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull sweet potatoes out of my garden and chop them up fresh! —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Place on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes, stirring once. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AIR-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES



Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries image

Simple and addicting air-fried sweet potato fries. I bet you can't eat just one.

Provided by Deb C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wide fries
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potato fries and canola oil in a bowl and mix. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until all fries are evenly coated.
  • Divide sweet potatoes into 2 or 3 batches for cooking. Place an even layer of sweet potatoes in the fry basket, insert in the air fryer, and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These addictive seasoned "fries" from Mark Bittman are actually baked, but we promise you won't miss the grease. The spice mix - garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper - can be used on regular potatoes as well (you'll just need to increase the baking time a bit).

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long, and toss them with the oil.
  • Mix the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and toss them with the sweet potatoes. Spread them out on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
  • Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 15 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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I can never get enough of this baked sweet potato fries recipe! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull them out of my garden and chop them up fresh! -Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Spread fries in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Bake until crisp, 35-40 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These are so tasty your family won't believe they are eating healthy! Nothing this good for you should taste so good...or be this easy to cook. These are delicious plain, but may be dipped in honey mustard sauce, ketchup, or even guacamole.

Provided by DRUMNWRITE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 sweet potatoes, cut into French fries
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 399.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

BAKED SWEET POTATO "FRIES"



Baked Sweet Potato

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise and cut each half into 3 long spears. Place them on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil. Spread the potatoes in one layer. Combine the brown sugar, salt, and pepper and sprinkle on the potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes and then turn with a spatula. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

ULTIMATE SWEET POTATO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, cornstarch, grapeseed oil, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt

Provided by Jody Tixier

Categories     Snacks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large sweet potatoes, water, corn starch, olive oil, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large sweet potatoes
water, for soaking
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 tablespoon olive oil, or vegetable oil
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon brown sugar
salt, to taste
shredded parmesan cheese, optional
fresh parsley, optional, chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse and peel sweet potatoes.
  • To cut into fries, cut a small sliver off the edge of the potatoes lengthwise to create a flat side for them to rest on. Turn the potato over to lay on its flat side. Cut each slice lengthwise into three to four fries.
  • Place the fries in a bowl of water and soak for one hour. (This helps remove excess starch from the potatoes so your fries will be crispier.) Rinse and dry off.
  • In a large bowl or gallon bag, toss the fries with cornstarch until they're evenly coated. Then add the oil and toss to coat.
  • Add the pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar and toss to evenly distribute your spices. (Hold off on adding the salt until after baking. This will help make sure the fries are crispy.)
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Lay out the french fries, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. (You may need two pans, depending on how large your pans are. Avoid overcrowding one pan or your fries may not crisp up.)
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Flip fries with tongs, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle on salt (to taste) and serve! Add shredded Parmesan and chopped parsley for an optional garnish.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

INA GARTEN'S BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These potatoes are not quite as crispy like fries but they're better for you because they're baked. The serving size says 4, but I eat all of them at one sitting! Adapted from Ina Garten's book,"Back to Basics"(Barefoot Contessa). Ina likes to cut them into fairly large wedges, but I like them smaller(like french fries) because I love the crispiness and get more of it with smaller wedges! Sweet potatoes are available year-round, but their prime season is really autumn and winter. Choose potatoes that are smooth and unblemished, and use them fairly soon because they don't keep as well as other potatoes.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425*F.
  • Cut sweet potatoes in wedges or like french fries.
  • Place wedges on large baking pan or cookie sheet. Pour over olive oil, and toss to mix.
  • Now sprinkle over brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat wedges.
  • Spread out in a single layer. Place pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes, then take out and turn wedges over.
  • Place back in oven and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Sprinke with extra kosher salt to taste. The cooking time will depend on how big the wedges are. Enjoy!
  • Note: These are also good with a little ground cumin sprinkled with the other seasonings. Have fun and experiment!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 327.6, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 1.1

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These sweet potato fries are a great side dish that my family loves.

Provided by Tara R.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sweet potatoes, or more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut each sweet potato in half crosswise. Quarter each half lengthwise. Cut each quarter evenly into 2 to 4 pieces. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes.
  • Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Add salt. Drizzle olive oil on top. Stir up potatoes to coat with oil; spread out evenly on the baking sheet. Season with pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 636.9 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

DELICIOUS SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These delicious oven-roasted sweet potatoes are seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika. Coconut oil gives an added layer of flavor.

Provided by RACH7H

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Arrange sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet. Drizzle coconut oil over the sweet potatoes; season with cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until soft in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with paprika and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO "FRIES"



Spicy Baked Sweet Potato

This recipe is adapted from a weight loss websites newsletter. Posted for 2006 Zaar World Tour - Mexico

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut lengthwise into strips 1/3 inch on each side
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F With aluminum foil or parchment paper, line a cookie sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat potatoes. Place potato strips on the foil or parchment lined cookie sheet and leave space between strips for even baking.
  • Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until potatoes become crispy. Turn strips every 5 to 7 minutes as needed. Serve immediately.

SWEET, SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Super yummy sweet potato fries baked in your oven with a delicious cinnamon/brown sugar/butter glaze. Stock up on sweet potatoes, because these go F-A-S-T!

Provided by Holleta

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter with cinnamon, white and brown sugar, ginger, and salt in a large microwave-safe glass bowl on high, 1 to 2 minutes; remove from oven and stir until mixture is thoroughly combined.
  • Dredge sweet potato pieces in the butter-brown sugar mixture to coat. Arrange fries on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fries are tender and coating has baked onto the fries, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1931.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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A spicy homemade seasoning blend shakes up everyone's favorite finger food in this rendition of sweet potato fries. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (19 ounces) frozen french-fried sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET POTATO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet Potato Fries Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium sweet potato, olive oil, fresh rosemary, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium sweet potato
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF/220ºC.
  • Slice the ends off of the sweet potato and then slice it in half. Take one half and slice it horizontally 4 times then slice vertically 4 times to cut into fries.
  • In a large bowl mix fries and ingredients until evenly spread.
  • Place fries on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until fluffy inside and crunchy on the outside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

ROASTED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Sweet potato fries.

Provided by sunmn

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into French fry-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet and place in the oven.
  • Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Spread sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn the fries and continue baking until brown and crispy, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 178.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CAJUN SWEET POTATO FRIES



Cajun Sweet Potato Fries image

Savory baked sweet potato fries. Kick up the spice or play it down to suit your taste.

Provided by magpie005

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
ground black pepper to taste
2 large sweet potatoes, cut into thick French fries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Whisk olive oil, hot sauce, cumin, thyme, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated. Transfer coated fries to a stoneware sheet or baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip fries and continue cooking until lightly browned, 8 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 448.5 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

OVEN SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 2 teaspoons each onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon each dried dill and kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cut 3 sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch-thick wedges. Toss with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the spice mixture. Roast at 450 degrees F until browned, about 50 minutes. Toss with the remaining spices. Serve with ranch dressing.

BOBBY FLAY'S GRILLED SWEET POTATO FRIES



Bobby Flay's Grilled Sweet Potato Fries image

Make and share this Bobby Flay's Grilled Sweet Potato Fries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss_Elaine

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 25m

Yield 6 potatoes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes
salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons thyme leaves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and cook until potatoes are tender, but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Heat the grill to high.
  • While the potatoes are cooling, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small saute pan on the grates of the grill. Add the garlic, thyme and chili flakes and cook until the garlic is just soft, about 45 seconds. Remove from the heat.
  • Slice each potato in half lengthwise then slice each half into 3 or 4 wedges, depending on the size. Brush the wedges with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and season with salt. Grill until lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove to a platter and immediately toss with the garlic mixture and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 74, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Potatoes: Select firm and unblemished sweet potatoes with smooth skin. Avoid potatoes with cuts or bruises.
  • Cut Uniformly: Cut the potatoes into evenly sized fries to ensure even cooking. Consistent thickness helps them crisp up uniformly.
  • Soaking the Fries: Soaking the fries in cold water for 15-30 minutes helps remove excess starch, resulting in crispier fries.
  • Dry Thoroughly: After soaking, pat the fries dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Excess moisture can prevent them from crisping.
  • Season Liberally: Generously coat the fries with your preferred seasonings. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and other spices for a flavorful result.
  • Toss with Oil: Drizzle the fries with oil (such as olive oil or avocado oil) and toss to coat evenly. This helps them become golden brown and crispy.
  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature before baking the fries. This ensures they cook evenly and get crispy.
  • Spread Out the Fries: Arrange the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet without overcrowding. This allows them to cook evenly and prevents steaming.
  • Flip Halfway Through: About halfway through the cooking time, flip the fries using a spatula to ensure even browning and crispiness on both sides.
  • Watch the Cooking Time: The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fries and your oven. Keep an eye on them to prevent overcooking or burning.

Conclusion:

Homemade sweet potato fries are an easy and delicious snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and slightly earthy flavor, they make a healthier alternative to traditional potato fries. By following these tips and using the provided recipes, you can create perfectly crispy and flavorful sweet potato fries that will impress your family and friends. These nutritious fries are not only a satisfying treat but also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Whether you prefer them as a crispy snack or a side dish to complement your favorite meals, these sweet potato fries are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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