Description
These crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries are perfectly seasoned and served with a smoky, tangy chipotle lime dipping sauce. The fries are lightly coated in vegetable oil and baked until golden and tender, while the creamy mayonnaise-based dip is infused with chipotle powder, lime juice, and warm spices for a flavorful kick. A delicious and easy side or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sweet Potato Fries
- 4 sweet potatoes or yams
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
For the Chipotle Lime Dip
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chipotle Lime Dip: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the fries evenly.
- Cut the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes if desired, then slice them into long, evenly sized sticks to ensure they bake uniformly.
- Coat the Fries: Place the sweet potato sticks into a large Ziploc bag and add just enough vegetable oil to lightly coat them. Seal the bag and toss gently to distribute the oil evenly over all the fries.
- Arrange and Bake: Spread the coated sweet potato sticks out in a single layer on a cookie sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded to promote crispiness. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, turning or flipping the fries halfway through baking to achieve even browning.
- Season with Salt: Once the fries are lightly browned and cooked through, remove them from the oven and immediately sprinkle kosher salt to taste while they are still hot.
- Serve: Serve the crispy sweet potato fries warm alongside the chilled chipotle lime dipping sauce for a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Make Ahead – The dipping sauce can be prepared at least a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to allow the spices to fully develop.
- Storage – Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for 5 to 7 days. Avoid freezing the sauce as the mayonnaise base may separate upon thawing.
- Adjust the Spice – To mellow the heat, reduce the chipotle and chili powders. For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or a dash of sriracha sauce.
- Lighter Version – Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or light sour cream for a tangier and lower-calorie dip.
- Sweet Option – For a sweet and smoky flavor tweak, incorporate a small amount of maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar into the dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup fries with 2 tablespoons dip)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
