Mexican Sweet Potato Fries
Transform your everyday snack into a zesty fiesta with these Mexican Sweet Potato Fries! Bursting with bold flavors, these crispy sweet potato sticks are seasoned with a tantalizing blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, perfectly balanced with a hint of lime zest. Baked to perfection for a healthier twist, these fries are paired with a creamy lime crema dipping sauce infused with fresh cilantro and optional hot sauce for a spicy kick. Ready in under an hour and perfect for sharing, this vibrant recipe is ideal as a side dish, appetizer, or game-day snack. Serve these irresistible fries straight out of the oven for maximum crunch and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole (zest + juice) lime
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon (optional) hot sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Peel the sweet potatoes (optional) and cut them into thin, uniform sticks about 1/4-inch thick to ensure even cooking.
Place the sweet potato sticks into a large bowl. Add olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
Spread the sweet potato sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are not overcrowded for maximum crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, then flip the fries using tongs or a spatula. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-13 minutes, or until edges are crispy and slightly browned.
While the fries are baking, prepare the lime crema dipping sauce. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, the juice and zest of 1 lime, chopped cilantro, and hot sauce (if using). Stir until smooth and well combined.
Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle extra lime zest and chopped cilantro on top, if desired.
Serve immediately with the lime crema dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Mexican Sweet Potato Fries!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 601 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 51 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
