Best 9 Tangy Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

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Tangy sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with sweet potatoes, which are a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as potassium and fiber. Sweet potato fries are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage. Tangy sweet potato fries are a great way to enjoy the health benefits of sweet potatoes while also satisfying your cravings for something sweet and tangy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH AUNT TC'S SECRET SAUCES



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What's my secret for super-crispy sweet potato fries? I actually have two. First, I soak the potatoes in cold water to remove the excess starch. Then, I give them a toss in a cornstarch and seltzer water mixture. The cherry on top? I dust these with a spicy-sweet spice blend and serve them with two different awesome sauces. Bet you can't eat just one!

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
3/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup seltzer water
1/2 cup Carolina mustard barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Miss Brown's House seasoning, recipe follows
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the sweet potato fries: Soak the potatoes in cold water 30 minutes. Dry on paper towels.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • For the creamy barbecue sauce: Stir together the barbecue sauce, mayonnaise and House Seasoning in a bowl.
  • For the spicy sauce: Stir together the ketchup, mayonnaise, House Seasoning and hot sauce in a separate bowl.
  • For the sweet potato fries: Pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches in a Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 325 degrees F. Line wire racks with paper towels.
  • Stir together the cornstarch and seltzer water in a medium bowl. Dip the sweet potatoes in the cornstarch mixture in batches until coated. (The coating will be thin. Stir the cornstarch mixture after each batch.) Fry the sweet potatoes, in batches, until they float to the top, 1 to 2 minutes. (The sweet potatoes won't brown yet.) Remove to lined wire racks to drain.
  • Increase the oil temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry the potatoes a second time, in batches, until browned and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to the lined racks to drain. Sprinkle immediately with the brown sugar seasoning. Serve right away with the sauces.
  • Stir together the garlic and onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO "FRIES"



Spicy Baked Sweet Potato

This recipe is adapted from a weight loss websites newsletter. Posted for 2006 Zaar World Tour - Mexico

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut lengthwise into strips 1/3 inch on each side
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F With aluminum foil or parchment paper, line a cookie sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat potatoes. Place potato strips on the foil or parchment lined cookie sheet and leave space between strips for even baking.
  • Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until potatoes become crispy. Turn strips every 5 to 7 minutes as needed. Serve immediately.

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

SWEET POTATO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: medium sweet potato, olive oil, fresh rosemary, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium sweet potato
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF/220ºC.
  • Slice the ends off of the sweet potato and then slice it in half. Take one half and slice it horizontally 4 times then slice vertically 4 times to cut into fries.
  • In a large bowl mix fries and ingredients until evenly spread.
  • Place fries on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until fluffy inside and crunchy on the outside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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These are so tasty your family won't believe they are eating healthy! Nothing this good for you should taste so good...or be this easy to cook. These are delicious plain, but may be dipped in honey mustard sauce, ketchup, or even guacamole.

Provided by DRUMNWRITE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 sweet potatoes, cut into French fries
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 399.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES



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Several different spice combinations make these fries versatile. Try also with regular potatoes. Delicious!! from local newspaper.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon orange rind
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped red pepper
1/4 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500f degrees.
  • Cut potatoes into wedges.
  • Place wedges in a bowl with remaining ingredients, toss potatoes until evenly coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Arrange seasoned potato wedges in a single layer on greased baking sheet for quicker baking.
  • For crisper fries, place potatoes at least 1 inch apart.
  • Bake on middle oven rack for approximately 20 minutes or until crisp on the outside and soft inside when pricked with a toothpick or fork.
  • Turn once about half way through baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 836, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.1

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES



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A spicy homemade seasoning blend shakes up everyone's favorite finger food in this rendition of sweet potato fries. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (19 ounces) frozen french-fried sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Look for firm, sweet potatoes without any blemishes or cuts. Avoid potatoes that are soft or have sprouts, as these signs of age and poor quality.
  • Cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the potatoes are cut unevenly, some pieces may overcook while others remain undercooked.
  • Soak the potatoes in water before frying: This helps to remove excess starch, which can make the fries soggy. Soaking the potatoes also helps to make them crispier.
  • Use a high-quality oil for frying: This will help to prevent the fries from sticking to the pan and will also give them a better flavor.
  • Fry the potatoes in small batches: This will help to prevent the fries from overcrowding the pan and will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Season the fries immediately after frying: This will help to lock in the flavor.
  • 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 bit of planning and preparation, you can make sweet potato fries that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So next time you are looking for a tasty and nutritious snack, give sweet potato fries a try.

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