Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large sweet potato (14 ounces), peeled; 2 teaspoons olive oil; MANGO CHUTNEY MAYONNAISE:; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons mango chutney; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; Dash salt; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, optional

Nutritious sweet potatoes add subtle flavor to these extra-crunchy fries. With the tasty mayo-chutney dip, this super side could double as a party appetizer! —Kelly McWherter, Houston, Texas

Ingredients

2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large sweet potato (14 ounces), peeled
2 teaspoons olive oil
MANGO CHUTNEY MAYONNAISE:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mango chutney
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Dash salt
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, cayenne and pepper. Cut sweet potato into 1/4-in. strips. Add to egg mixture, a few at a time, and toss to coat. Add to the crumb mixture, a few at a time; seal bag and shake to coat.
Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; drizzle with oil. Bake at 450° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder and salt. If desired, sprinkle parsley over fries. Serve with mango chutney mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 365 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 763mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Crispy Sweet Potato Fries w/ Mango Chutney Mayo in Cooking for 2 Summer 2006

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dschultz01

Mar 19, 2018

I didn't care for the bread coating on these. I'll stick with standard sweet potato fries.
redhen1970

Oct 11, 2017

Ohhh my husband and son loved these! Awesome sauce too!
carollm

Jan 12, 2017

These are delicious! I found that they baked faster than the recipe suggested. I turned them every 5 minutes and they came out perfectly. I'll make them again.
aug2295

Aug 13, 2016

These came out perfect. I shortened the cooking time by about 5 min because they were done.
LorraineT200

Sep 4, 2015

Very Good - a little different than restaurant style Sweet-Potato fries.
hilly11

Dec 18, 2014

This is the sweet potato fries recipe I have been searching for!!! I had almost given up on a good homemade sweet potato fry, all the recipes I had made for them always turned out soggy :( These were delicious and perfect amount of crispy on the outside!!! YUMMMMMM
sddeck

Feb 8, 2014

I use Panko crumbs and love this recipe for the potatoes - delish!!
mythyagain

Jan 9, 2012

Easy to make and the Parmesan cheese really adds to the flavor. I cook mine for about 5 minutes less than the recommended time and they're fantastic.
lmalaschak

Oct 25, 2011

Next time I want to figure out a way to get the breading to stick a bit better. Great flavors!
HopMomof3

May 5, 2011

Everyone likes them, a good way to introduce sweet potatoes into everyday menus.