Sweet Potato Steak Fries With Crunchy Spices Recipes

SWEET POTATO STEAK FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil. Cut the ends off the potatoes, then cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Cut into thick wedges, keeping all of the fries evenly sized. Spread the fries on the lined sheet pan and drizzle with a few tablespoons of olive oil, a big pinch of kosher salt and lots of freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle to taste with paprika and garlic powder and toss everything to evenly coat. Roast until brown and crispy on the bottoms, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Flip all the fries, and return them to the oven to roast until they are brown and crispy, another 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving

SWEET POTATO STEAK FRIES WITH CRUNCHY SPICES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the skins off the sweet potatoes, squaring off the round sides to make each potato into a large rectangle. Cut into long fries about 1/4-inch thick and 1 inch wide. (If not using potatoes immediately, soak in water for up to 1 day. Drain and pat dry before cooking.)
• Put two large sheet pans in the oven to heat. Toss the potatoes, and skins if you like, with oil, paprika and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Arrange in one layer on the hot pans. (Don't use parchment paper; it will make the potatoes soggy.) Roast until tender and starting to brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grind the cumin, coriander and 1 teaspoon salt together. Mix in the brown sugar.
• Remove pans from the oven and raise the heat to 450 degrees, or set to broil. With a spatula, carefully loosen the fries and turn each one over. Sprinkle with the spice and sugar mixture. Return to the oven and bake just until the fries are blistered and sizzling vigorously, about another 5 minutes. (If your oven has a convection feature, use it.) Do not overcook, or the fries will become leathery. Cool slightly.

SKIRT STEAK AND SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• In a bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne and sugar. Add the fries to a sheet pan and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning blend. Bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp, 24 to 26 minutes.
• Brush the steaks with the oil and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning mix. Grill until they are done to your liking, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the grill pan and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the tangy herb drizzle. Combine the herbs, vinegar, red pepper flakes and garlic in a small bowl. While mixing with a fork, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Remove the fries from the oven. Slice the steaks against the grain, and shingle around the fries on the sheet pan. Drizzle the steak with some of the herb drizzle, serving the remainder on the side.