Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

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Better pile these sweet and spicy orange fries high on the plate. Served with a thick dipping sauce, they create a craving for more.—Mary J. Jones, Williamstown, West Virginia

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Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 5 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • SPICY MAYONNAISE DIP:
  • 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine the coriander, fennel, oregano and pepper flakes; grind until mixture becomes a fine powder. Stir in salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, oil and ground spices; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until crisp and golden brown, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the dip ingredients; chill until serving. Serve with fries. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup fries with 1/4 cup sauce equals 573 calories, 50 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 607 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Sweet Potato Fries in Country Woman April/May 2011, p35

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Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2011 by carolynstanek

This is an extremely spicy recipe, particularly the dip, so you'll need something to cool your mouth down. The dip is more than twice what is needed for the fries. By themselves, the fries aren't too bad.

 
 
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