The BEST snack or side dish: Oven Baked Spicy Sweet Potato Fries! The perfect easy side dish or snack. Simply cut into sticks and season with spices and olive oil. Roast in the oven at high heat.
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
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!
Dare I say that they are the perfect snack, appetizer, side, breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
Roasting the sweet potatoes at high heat will intensify their sweetness and produce crisp edges. Instead of deep frying, try oven baking instead for a healthier but just as delicious option.
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries are absolutely delicious. And so simple to make! Toss in spices and olive oil. Then bake on high heat. A healthy side dish or snack that’s full of exciting spicy flavor!
Ingredients:
- Sweet Potatoes. For a generous portion, 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.
- Chipotle Chili Powder + Ancho Chili Powder. The combination of both chili powders makes for an extra flavorful, nuanced combination. Adds subtle spicy heat and depth. More flavorful than regular chili powder alone.
- Cumin. Smoky ground cumin contains a lot of warmth and depth. A nice complement to the spiciness of the chili powders.
- Olive Oil. A generous serving of rich olive oil will crisp up the edges of the sweet potatoes. Delicious and flavorful.
- Salt. Be generous with the salt, as it will fully season and flavor the sweet potatoes.
- Chipotle Aioli. To make creamy, smoky Chipotle Aioli, combine mayonnaise and canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Helpful Kitchen Tools:
- Sheet Pans. Invest in a high-quality, durable sheet pan so it doesn’t buckle at high heat. The sheet pan should be large enough so the fries are spread out in one layer. If necessary, use two sheet pans.
Serve with:
As a side, serve Baked Sweet Potato Fries with burgers, ribs, chicken, or salad. Tastes good with burritos, or tacos, too.
Also makes a great snack or light meal. If you’d like, add extra protein with a big dollop of hummus. Creamy, plant-based hummus tastes so good with these spicy and sweet fries!
Also, don’t forget to serve with Chipotle Aioli. A deliciously salty-spicy-smoky dip that really elevates these fries.
Instructions:
- Peel and cut 2 sweet potatoes into equal-sized strips, 3/4 inch thick.
- Sprinkle spices and salt. Drizzle with olive oil. Mix well with hands. Spread out in an even layer.
- Bake 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!
PRO Tips:
- Cut sweet potatoes into equal-sized wedges. For even cooking, cut into equal-sized strips.
- Preheat the oven. Make sure the oven is well heated. Roasting at high heat produces great flavor but needs a little bit of time to fully heat up.
- Make sure not to crowd the pan. The sweet potato fries need room to breathe. Make sure the fries are not overly crowded so they can crisp up and not steam.
Are Spicy Sweet Potato Fries crispy?
Unlike the deep fried version, Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes are not as crispy. The end result is much healthier, though! And they will still be absolutely delicious.
More Sheet Pan recipes:
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Equipment
- sheet pan
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
- 1/4 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 and transfer 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
- Cut sweet potatoes into equal-sized wedges. For even cooking, cut into equal-sized strips.
- Preheat the oven. Make sure the oven is well heated. Roasting at high heat produces great flavor but needs a little bit of time to fully heat up.
- Make sure not to crowd the pan. The sweet potato fries need room to breathe. Make sure the fries are not overly crowded so they can crisp up and not steam.
I love sweet potato fries in general but we picked up a bag of spicy sweet potato fries in the freezer section and I’ve been hooked! I am definitely going to be trying these out.
These look absolutely delicious. Going to try them soon.