Description
Deliciously crispy baked sweet potato fries paired with a smoky, spicy chipotle lime dipping sauce. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, making it a delightful snack or side dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
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, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well to blend all spices thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potato fries.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into long sticks resembling fries. Place them into a large Ziploc bag.
- Coat the fries with oil: Add just enough vegetable oil into the bag to lightly coat the sweet potato sticks. Seal the bag tightly and shake well to evenly distribute the oil over all the pieces.
- Arrange and bake: Spread the oiled sweet potato fries evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, turning or flipping them regularly to achieve an even light browning and crisp texture.
- Season the fries: Remove the fries from the oven and immediately sprinkle with kosher salt to taste while they are hot.
- Serve: Plate the sweet potato fries and serve them warm with the chilled chipotle lime dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make Ahead – The dipping sauce can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated to allow the flavors to develop fully.
- Storage – Keep any leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. Freezing is not recommended as the mayo base may separate.
- Adjust the Spice – Reduce chipotle and chili powder for a milder dip, or add cayenne or sriracha to increase the heat level.
- Lighter Version – Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or light sour cream for a tangier, lower-calorie alternative.
- Sweet Option – For a sweet and smoky flavor, incorporate a small amount of maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar into the dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
