Sweet Potato Buffalo Fries
Turn up the heat on your snacking game with these irresistible Sweet Potato Buffalo Fries! Featuring perfectly crispy baked sweet potato fries tossed in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce, this recipe is a bold twist on classic comfort food. A secret cornstarch coating ensures a crave-worthy crunch, while a medley of garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil infuses every bite with flavor. Perfect for sharing (or not!), these fries come together in just 45 minutes and are ideal for game days, parties, or a zesty weeknight side. Serve with cooling ranch dressing and a sprinkle of green onions for the ultimate balance of spice and creaminess. Both gluten-free and packed with flavor, these addictive buffalo fries will leave everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing (optional, for serving)
- 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin fries, about 1/4-inch thick for even cooking.
Place the sweet potato fries in a large bowl and toss them with cornstarch until evenly coated. This helps them become crispier.
Drizzle the olive oil over the fries, then sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the fries are evenly coated with oil and spices.
Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, making sure not to overcrowd them. Use two sheets if necessary.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking to ensure crispness on all sides.
While the fries are baking, heat the buffalo sauce in a small saucepan over low heat (or in the microwave for about 30 seconds) to warm it slightly.
Once the fries are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the warm buffalo sauce over the fries and toss gently to coat them evenly.
Transfer the coated fries to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.5 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 9986 mg | 434% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 623 mg | 13% | |
*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.
