Roasted Sweet Potato Fries (Printable Version)
Crispy oven-roasted fries served with a smoky, spicy chipotle dip for a flavorful kick.
# What You Need:
→ Sweet Potato Fries
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-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 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
→ Chipotle Mayo
08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
10 - 1 tsp adobo sauce
11 - 1 tsp lime juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
13 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded to allow for even roasting.
04 - Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the fries and continue roasting for another 12–15 minutes, or until golden and crisp at the edges.
05 - While the fries are roasting, combine the mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
06 - Remove the fries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve hot with the chipotle mayo on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're crispy on the outside and naturally sweet inside—no deep fryer needed, just your oven and a little patience.
- The chipotle mayo is addictive enough to justify the recipe alone, and you'll find yourself dipping everything in it for days.
- Comes together in 45 minutes, which means you can go from "what's for dinner" to "wow, this is impressive" without stress.
02 -
- Don't skip soaking the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes if you want maximum crispiness—the starch removal actually makes a noticeable difference.
- Dry them thoroughly after soaking; any excess moisture will steam them instead of roasting them crispy.
- Crowd matters: if you pile the fries on top of each other, they'll cook unevenly and some will stay soft—use two baking sheets if you need to.
03 -
- If you want to get ahead, cut and soak the potatoes up to 4 hours in advance, then dry and season them just before roasting.
- Don't open the oven door constantly—every peek lets heat escape and adds time to the cooking; trust the process and only check around the 12-minute mark of the second roast.