Savory Sweet Potatoes paired with enzyme-rich chipotle cilantro mayonnaise.
Every year during the standard holiday dinner, I turn my nose up at sweet potatoes. I’m sorry, but smothering them in shiny white goo and turning them into mush just doesn’t do it for me.
But — and this is a big but — I love sweet potatoes!
How can I possibly love them, when I always reject them?
Well, I don’t always reject them. In fact, I eat them every Thursday night at my favorite local restaurant.
I’m addicted to them.
Sweet potato fries call my name, particularly when coupled with this scrumptious dip — a spicy, tangy mayonnaise made from chipotle peppers, fresh cilantro, and homemade enzyme-rich mayo.
For the sweet fries, you’ll need:
- 2 large, organic sweet potatoes
- cold-pressed, uv-protected olive oil (where to buy quality olive oil)
- 1 tsp sea salt (where to find real sea salt)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the delectible dip, you’ll need:
- 3 Tbsp enzyme-rich mayo
- 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 2 Tbsp of finely chopped fresh cilantro
Let’s begin! First, pre-heat your oven to 425F degrees.
Next, cut the sweet potatoes into fries no more than 1/2 in. thick.
In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and spices.
Now, stir in the potatoes until they're evenly coated.
Put them in single layer on a large baking sheet. Set a kitchen timer for 20 minutes. When it goes off, turn your fries over, then set the timer for another 20-25 minutes, depending on how crispy you want them.
In the meantime, combine all the dip ingredients in a small bowl.
Stir it together until creamy and smooth.
When your fries are done, remove them from the oven and serve hot with a healthy dollop of dip. Enjoy!
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I’m excited by the dip! That looks killer good. Will probably try tonight.
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THERE IS A REVOLUTION BREWING! On one side progress, on the other ontology. I hearby pledge to be a food renegade with you. A renegade to the world of artificial foods. A sibling to the world of real foods.
Arise brothers and sisters! Let us march together.
Dang Rigel, that’s a pretty inspiring (and flattering) speech.
Sounds delicious!
These recipes have a “sweet” spot in my heart.
Can’t wait
Mmmm, though I’d use warm lard instead of olive oil. I make sweet potato chips and lard makes the best crunch of all the fats I’ve tried.
Anna, I’m jealous! I don’t have any lard in my house yet. It’ll be fun to experiment with it when I do.
How long do you cook it for???
Karina — Good question! Your milage will vary based on how thin/thick you cut the fries and the size of your oven. Start checking them at 35 minutes; it may take as long as 45 or 50.
There must be something wrong with my oven. Every time I try to make sweet potato fries, they are burned to a crisp or soggy, or burned on the outside and soggy in the middle. I’m almost to the point of giving up.
Have I mentioned that I LOVE sweet potato fries? Especially with a honey-dijon mayo dip? MMMMMMM
In addition, I know it’s not my cutting method, since I use the “french fry machine” that my mom used to use. You know the kind, you put a potato in and press the handle down, and you get fries cut consistently to 1/4 inch thickness? Awesomeness.
.-= Rebecca
I live outside Canada’s capital in a small town called Carp. We get 4 specatular seasons here. In the little village there is a fantastic Farmers Market open on Saturdays but the best thing is a chip truck called “the sweet potato” open all summer long. Along with the sweet potato fries with chipotle mayo they also serve mixed greens with berries. It makes take out junk food healthy and guilt free.
Kristen, your recipe doesn’t say how much olive oil. Judging by your picture, I wouldn’t say much – maybe a 1/4 cup? Thanks! ~ I’m making them tonight!
Marg — I don’t even think it’s that much. Honestly, I just use enough to coat the fries and adjust according to how many potatoes I end up with.
Kristen, the sweet potato fries were DELICIOUS! A hit with my family, especially hubby. I will definitely be making them again. I didn’t make the dip this time but I will next time.
Thanks again!