Southwestern Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Bake fries according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over fries; toss to coat.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons each brown sugar and salt, 1/4 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet in a 425 oven until crisp, 30 minutes, turning once.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Toss all ingredients together until all the wedges are thoroughly coated.
• Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, until crisp, turning once.

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425.
• In a small bowl, toss together the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, brown sugar, and cumin.
• In a large bowl toss the potatoes with the oil, then with the spice mix until evenly coated.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large baking sheet and roast, flipping occasionally, until tender, browned, and crisped in places, about 25 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. Thinner fries may not take as long.

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHILI-CILANTRO CREAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss the sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Combine the salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Add to the potatoes and toss to coat.
• Arrange the potatoes in one layer on a large baking sheet. Bake on the lowest rack of the oven until the undersides are browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the potatoes with a spatula and bake for 10 more minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, make the sour cream sauce. Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in the cilantro.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and cool for a few minutes. Serve with the sour cream.