Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

These Spicy Sweet Potato Fries are crispy, salty with a nice kick of heat!

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

My regular readers know that I’m married to the world’s most picky man. When it comes to food, that is. And wives. He got a home run with his first choice for the latter! So I was basically shocked when we were at a dinner party and he slurped up a bowl of squash soup and even went for seconds. Maybe there was hope.

The first time I made sweet potato fries, he didn’t even hesitate. He liked them! Then, like Emeril, I kicked them up a notch with seasonings other than salt and pepper. Even better. Not sure the hubby was a fan of the cayenne, but the rest of the family dove right in!

Making Oven Fries

Oven baked fries won’t ever be as crisp as freshly deep fried potatoes, but they’re still terrific. First, you don’t want to crowd the baking sheet. You might need a second baking sheet to give each fry enough space. Next, a small amount of corn starch absorbs any moisture that may be lingering without any discernible taste or change in texture.

Don’t cut big wedges, but instead, thin fries between 1/4-1/2 inch in width. Bake at high heat, flip once and eat hot before they start to wilt. Bon appetit!

You May Need:

Half Sheet Pan, 13″ x 18″
Parchment Paper Baking Sheets

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

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Easy sweet potato fries with tons of flavor!

• Author: Liz Berg
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes (medium-large)
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more or less to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425º.
2. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into thin fries. Add to bowl with oil, spices, and cornstarch and toss to combine.
3. Spread out fries without crowding over the surface of a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment.
4. Bake about 30-40 minutes,flipping at least once halfway through the baking time until fries are crisp.

Notes

Use about 1 medium sweet potato per serving. Can easily double or triple, just make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet or the fries won’t get crispy.

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