Roasted Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)
Crispy roasted sweet potato fries paired with smoky chipotle mayo for a flavorful side dish.
# What You Need:
→ Sweet Potato Fries
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp cornstarch (optional)
→ Chipotle Mayo
08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise (vegan mayo optional)
09 - 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
10 - 1 tsp adobo sauce
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - Pinch of sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and cornstarch if using, until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
04 - Roast for 15 minutes, then flip each fry and continue roasting for another 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crispy along the edges.
05 - While fries roast, mix mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
06 - Serve the hot roasted fries alongside the chipotle mayo for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They're crispy on the outside and creamy inside, the kind of fries you can't stop eating even after you've meant to stop.
- The chipotle mayo is smoky and slightly spicy in the best way—a small bowl goes a long way and transforms everything.
- Genuinely healthier than deep-fried versions, yet tastes like you're treating yourself.
02 -
- Soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes and drying them thoroughly before seasoning makes them noticeably crispier—I learned this the hard way after three batches of good-but-not-great fries.
- Don't crowd the baking sheet; give the fries breathing room or you'll end up with some crispy pieces and some soft ones, which defeats the purpose.
03 -
- Use a sharp chef's knife and cut slowly to get uniform thickness—uneven fries cook unevenly, which is the root of most roasted fry disappointments.
- The cornstarch trick is subtle but real; it helps crisp the outside while keeping the inside tender, so don't dismiss it as unnecessary.