CONTEST-WINNING SWEET POTATO FRIES

Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Fries image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 365 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.