Best 4 Contest Winning Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

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Craving the crispiest, most flavorful sweet potato fries that will blow away the competition? Look no further! This article presents a collection of extraordinary recipes designed to take your sweet potato fry game to the next level. Whether you prefer traditional or innovative flavors, we've got you covered. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these mouthwatering sweet potato fry recipes that are guaranteed to win any contest.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Nutritious sweet potatoes add subtle flavor to these extra-crunchy fries. With the tasty mayo-chutney dip, this super side could double as a party appetizer! -Kelly McWherter, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large sweet potato (14 ounces), peeled
2 teaspoons olive oil
MANGO CHUTNEY MAYONNAISE:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mango chutney
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Dash salt
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, cayenne and pepper. Cut sweet potato into 1/4-in. strips. Add to egg mixture, a few at a time, and toss to coat. Add to the crumb mixture, a few at a time; seal bag and shake to coat., Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; drizzle with oil. Bake at 450° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder and salt. If desired, sprinkle parsley over fries. Serve with mango chutney mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ULTIMATE SWEET POTATO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, cornstarch, grapeseed oil, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt

Provided by Jody Tixier

Categories     Snacks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes on a cutting board.
  • Trim the ends of the potatoes and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) thick matchsticks.
  • Add the cut potatoes to a large bowl of water and soak for 1 hour.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander, and rinse with cold water.
  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
  • Thoroughly dry the sweet potato matchsticks with paper towels.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch, tossing until fully coated.
  • Drizzle the grapeseed oil over the potatoes, add the paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the sweet potato fries over.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven and crack the door open, then let the sweet potatoes rest in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Season the fries with salt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CONTEST-WINNING SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This is an easy dish to prepare and is a perfect addition to that special holiday meal. The topping is flavorful and gives a nice contrast of textures. -Pam Holloway, Marion, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 large sweet potatoes (about 6 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
TOPPING:
12 oatmeal cookies, crumbled
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Mash potatoes with butter. Add marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar, salt and ginger. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss cookie crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until browned. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These addictive seasoned "fries" from Mark Bittman are actually baked, but we promise you won't miss the grease. The spice mix - garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper - can be used on regular potatoes as well (you'll just need to increase the baking time a bit).

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into sticks 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long, and toss them with the oil.
  • Mix the spices, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and toss them with the sweet potatoes. Spread them out on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
  • Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 15 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 365 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips for Making the Best Sweet Potato Fries:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes with a deep orange color.
  • Cut the fries evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Soak the fries in water: This will help them crisp up in the oven.
  • Toss the fries with oil and spices: This will help them flavor and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the fries at a high temperature: This will help them get crispy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the fries from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can make sweet potato fries that are crispy, flavorful, and addictive. So next time you're looking for a healthy snack, give sweet potato fries a try. You won't be disappointed!

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