Description
These sweet potato fries are crispy on the outside and tender inside, seasoned with warm spices and paired with a creamy cilantro yogurt sauce. This easy and flavorful dish works perfectly as a snack, side, or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the fries in a bowl and pat them dry if needed.
- Add cornstarch and toss until lightly coated.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the fries.
- Bake for another 12–15 minutes until tender and lightly crisped.
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve fries hot with the cilantro yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
- Pat the sweet potatoes dry to help them crisp better in the oven.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet; use two trays if necessary.
- For extra crispiness, bake slightly longer or use an air fryer.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer.
- The yogurt sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
