Best Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Bake fries according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over fries; toss to coat.

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHILI-CILANTRO CREAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss the sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Combine the salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Add to the potatoes and toss to coat.
• Arrange the potatoes in one layer on a large baking sheet. Bake on the lowest rack of the oven until the undersides are browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn the potatoes with a spatula and bake for 10 more minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, make the sour cream sauce. Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in the cilantro.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and cool for a few minutes. Serve with the sour cream.

CINNAMON-SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into a gallon size resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to blend the sugar mixture. Add the sweet potato sticks, seal the bag, and turn to evenly coat the potatoes with the sugar mixture.
• Pour the canola oil into a deep fryer and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add the sweet potatoes, and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then place on a serving plate.
• Place the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and butter into a pan. Warm over medium heat until butter is melted; drizzle over the sweet potatoes.

INDIAN-SPICED SWEET POTATO STEAK FRIES

Steps:

• Peel the sweet potatoes. If they are average size, cut them in half lengthwise. Lay each half flat on the cutting board and cut it into four slices. These should be between 1/4 and 1/2-inch slabs.
• Put the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle on the seasonings and then pour on the olive oil.
• Use your clean hands to toss the potatoes with the other ingredients until all is evenly distributed.
• Set aside and allow the potatoes to marinate for 1/2-hour or more, depending upon the timing of your meal.
• When you are ready to cook, spray a shallow sheet pan with a light coat of oil to prevent sticking and then pour out the potatoes, distributing them evenly and avoiding any stacking.
• Place the pan on the middle rack of an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the fries are looking crisp. Serve hot.

SOUTHWESTERN SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHILI-CILANTRO SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl. Combine salt, cumin, chile powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Add spices to potatoes and toss to coat. Arrange potatoes in one layer on baking sheet. Bake in oven on lowest rack until undersides are browned, 12-15 minutes. Turn potatoes with a spatula and bake 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and serve with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream

ASIAN-SPICED FRIED TURKEY WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES AND CRANBERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Two to three hours in advance, combine the water, salt, sugar, soy sauce, peppercorns, ginger, anise, and bay leaves in a cooler large enough to hold the turkey and stir to mix. Taste the brine, it should taste like sweet ocean water. Adjust salt and or turkey to taste. Add the turkey, if it is not covered, add more water and adjust seasoning accordingly. Fill the cooler with ice packs and cover.
• Fry in 375 degree F oil until cooked through 10 to 12 minutes depending on piece. Remove the turkey and season with the same chile salt used for the fries.
• Note: If you would like to do some of the cooking in advance, heat oil to 345 degrees F and blanch the turkey for 10 minutes. Later when ready to serve, heat the oil to 375 degrees F and finish cooking until a meat thermometer registers 170 and the skin is crisp and golden.
• Plating: Arrange the turkey in the center of the plate, stick spears out of the turkey with the cranberry syrup in a small separate bowl. Sprinkle with chile salt, garnish with fried sage leaves. Dip in cranberry syrup, and enjoy.
• Serve the turkey, if desired, with sweet potato fries and garnish with sage leaves that have been fried at 375 degrees F for 1minute until crisp and translucent, not brown.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sweat the onions and the ginger until the onions are translucent. Add the cranberries, orange zest/juice, vinegar, cranberry juice, and sugar and simmer until reduced by about 25 percent. The mixture should coat a spoon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep the chunky sauce in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Cut the sweet potatoes into spears and place in the prepared fryer for 10 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with the chile salt.
• Note: as with the turkey, the fries can be blanched in 345 degree F oil ahead of time until just tender, but not brown, and refried in 375 degree F oil until crisp and golden.

TACO SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with oil and taco seasoning mix until coated. Spread potatoes in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes, turning once or twice, until potatoes are lightly browned and tender.

SOUTHWESTERN SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHILI-CILANTRO SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Toss sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Combine salt, cumin, chile powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Add spices to potatoes and toss to coat.
• Arrange potatoes in one layer on baking sheet.
• Bake in oven on lowest rack until undersides are browned, 12-15 minutes. Turn potatoes with a spatula and bake 10 more minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream.
• Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl. Combine salt, cumin, chile powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Add spices to potatoes and toss to coat. Arrange potatoes in one layer on baking sheet. Bake in oven on lowest rack until undersides are browned, 12-15 minutes. Turn potatoes with a spatula and bake 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and serve with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream. Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream: 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 heaping tablespoon chopped cilantro Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHILI-CILANTRO SOURCREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Toss sweet potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Combine salt, cumin, chile powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Add spices to potatoes and toss to coat.
• Arrange potatoes in one layer on baking sheet.
• Bake in oven on lowest rack until undersides are browned, 12-15 minutes. Turn potatoes with a spatula and bake 10 more minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream.
• Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro in a medium bowl and whisk together. Stir in cilantro.

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425.
• In a small bowl, toss together the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, brown sugar, and cumin.
• In a large bowl toss the potatoes with the oil, then with the spice mix until evenly coated.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large baking sheet and roast, flipping occasionally, until tender, browned, and crisped in places, about 25 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

SPICED-UP SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes and oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with seasonings; toss to combine. Arrange in a single layer on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning occasionally.

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstock cooking spray.
• Mix together crushed coriander and fennel seeds, oregano, brown sugar, pepper and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl place potato wedges and toss with oil to coat. Sprinkle evenly with seasoning mixture.
• Place potatoes in a single layer, without touching one another on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in middle of oven 15 minutes. Carefully turn wedges over with a spatula and roast until tender and slightly golden, about 15 minutes more.

SPICED-UP SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Adjust oven racks to divide oven into thirds. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch thick wedges and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Using your hands, toss to coat potatoes evenly. Arrange potatoes in single layers in 2 nonstick jelly-roll pans. Bake 25 minutes, or until browned and tender; turn potatoes over halfway through cooking time and rotate pans. Serve immediately.