Spiced Sweet Potato Fries With Chili Cilantro Cream Recipes

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.

CHILI SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet; Preheat the oven to bake (not convection) at 425°F/220°C (high) and adjust the rack to the top. In the mean time, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Prepare the Sweet Potato; Peel the sweet potato, then cut into fries about 1/4 inch thick and place in a large mixing bowl.
• Measure and Add the Olive Oil; Toss the sweet potato fries until well coated.
• Season the Fries; Meassure and add the sesining to the sweet potato fries.
• Arrange the Sweet Potatoes on the Baking Sheet; Transfer the seasoned sweet potato fries to the prepared sheet tray and arrange in a single layer.
• Begin Cooking the Sweet Potatoes; Place the fries in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the potatoes begin to brown on the edges.
• Make the Dipping Sauce; While the sweet potatoes bake, mix the sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
• Flip and Finish Cooking the Sweet Potatoes; Flip the sweet potatoes and continue cooking for 15 more minutes or until the egdes are slightly charred and fork tender.
• Remove the Sweet Potatoes
• Serve as Desired; Serve these colorful fries hot with the dipping sauce or on their own. Or as a side for [The Perfect Burger](https://recipes.hestancue.com/recipes/burger "The Perfect Burger").

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.

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.

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.

SWEET POTATO CHILI FRIES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
• Add beef and spices (chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, plus a generous sprinkle of salt).
• Sauté until the meat is browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
• Mix in crushed tomatoes and water. Bring to a low simmer, cover partially, and simmer for one hour.
• Preheat oven to 500 °F/260 °C.
• Use a steamer or a steaming tray over a pot of boiling water to steam the potato wedges. Steam for 10 minutes, or until the sweet potato is just tender enough to pierce with a fork. If the potatoes become too soft, they'll fall apart.
• Remove the the potatoes and pat them dry.
• In a bowl, gently toss the steamed fries with avocado oil.
• Transfer the potatoes oto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave any excess oil that has dripped off the fries in the bowl.
• Lay the fries out evenly, without touching.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until the potatoes are nicely browned.
• Remove the fries from the oven and season with salt.
• Place the cashews in a food processor. Blend until the texture is smooth and creamy, and scrape down sides as needed.
• Add the roasted red pepper, chipotle in adobo, salt, smoked paprika, and then process again until smooth.
• To make the sauce warm and pourable, whisk together ½ cup of the chipotle cashew cream with up to ¼ cup boiling water.
• Pile the sweet potato fries on a platter or individual serving plates. Spoon the chili over the fries.
• Top with grated cheddar cheese and/or chipotle cashew cream.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and/or cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHILI-CILANTRO SOURCREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Toss sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Combine salt, cumin, chile powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Add spices to potatoes and toss to coat.
• Arrange potatoes in one layer on baking sheet.
• Bake in oven on lowest rack until undersides are browned, 12-15 minutes. Turn potatoes with a spatula and bake 10 more minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream.
• Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHILI-CILANTRO SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Toss sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Combine salt, cumin, chile powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Add spices to potatoes and toss to coat.
• Arrange potatoes in one layer on baking sheet.
• Bake in oven on lowest rack until undersides are browned, 12-15 minutes. Turn potatoes with a spatula and bake 10 more minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream.
• Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in cilantro.