Spicy. Smoky. Salty. Sweet. These Spicy Sweet Potato Fries are so good, you’ll be making them again and again and again.

I’m a little obsessed with these Spicy Sweet Potato Fries. I can’t stop making them. I can’t stop eating them. Spicy. Smoky. Salty. Sweet. My favorite flavor combo!

They are absolutely delicious. And so simple to make. On one sheet pan.

Dare I say that they are the perfect snack, appetizer, side, breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

What do I serve with Spicy Sweet Potato Fries?

My favorite way to eat these deliciously salty-spicy-smoky side? With Chipotle Aioli — the perfectly creamy, smoky accompaniment to these fries. Recipe is in the notecard!

They also taste great with burgers, salads, burritos and tacos. Anything, really!

But I love to eat them as a snack or light meal. Add some extra protein with a dollop of hummus. Creamy, plant-based hummus tastes so good with these fries!

I suggest 1 large sweet potato per person. Feel free to multiply the recipe up or down, as I’ve purposely made it easy to do so. Just make sure that the fries are spread out in one layer on the sheet pan. If necessary, use two sheet pans.

Why are these “Fries” not crispy?

These Sweet Potato Fries are not crispy like deep fried french fries. These are basically roasted sweet potatoes. Some of the little ones will come out crispy. Most will be soft. But all will be absolutely delicious.

Sweet potatoes are notoriously hard to crisp up.  For the sake of ease and convenience, my version comes out soft and tender. I’m ok with that.  That’s why “fries” is in quotes.

How to Make Spicy Sweet Potato Fries:

Peel + cut 2 sweet potatoes into equal sized strips, 3/4 inch thick.

Sprinkle spices + salt + olive oil.

Mix well with hands. Spread out in one even layer.

Roast at high heat (425F) for 30-40 minutes. Make sure to flip the fries about halfway through with a spatula.

Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Chipotle Aioli. Enjoy!

Spicy Sweet Potato “Fries”

The Subversive Table

Spicy.  Smoky.  Salty.  Sweet.  These are so good, you’ll be making them again and again and again.  

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

Spicy Sweet Potato “Fries”

• 2 large sweet potatoes about the same size
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder
• 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pepper to taste

Chipotle Aioli

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced

Instructions

 

Spicy Sweet Potato “Fries”

• Preheat oven to 425 F. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 3/4 inch strips.   Spread onto a large sheet pan.
  
• Sprinkles spices, salt, and pepper on top.  Drizze with olive oil.  Mix thoroughly with hands.  Make sure to spread out sweet potato strips into one even layer.  
  
• Roast in the oven until the sweet potatoes are soft and slightly crispy on the ends, about 30-40 minutes.  About halfway through, flip the sweet potatoes with a spatula.     
  
• Remove from oven to a serving platter.  Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve with chipotle aioli or hummus.  
  

Chipotle Aioli

• Combine mayonnaise and minced chipotle peppers in a small bowl.  Mix thoroughly and pour into small serving dish.  

Notes

Choose sweet potatoes that are roughly the same size to make it easier to chop into equal sized strips.�

Keyword fries, Spicy, sweet potato