Roasted Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries paired with a smoky, spicy chipotle mayo dip.

# What You Need:

→ Sweet Potato Fries

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)

→ Chipotle Mayo

08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise (vegan mayo optional)
09 - 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - Pinch of sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and cornstarch if using until evenly coated.
03 - Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without crowding.
04 - Roast the fries for 15 minutes, then flip each fry and roast for an additional 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy at the edges.
05 - Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and well blended.
06 - Serve the hot roasted sweet potato fries with chipotle mayo on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These fries hit that sweet spot between crispy and tender without a deep fryer in sight.
  • The chipotle mayo has just enough heat and smokiness to feel indulgent but not overwhelming.
  • It's one of those sides that actually tastes better than the main course, which makes people keep asking for the recipe.
02 -
  • Soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning removes excess starch and is the difference between fries that are just okay and fries that are genuinely crispy.
  • Not crowding the baking sheet is non-negotiable; if they're touching, they'll steam and soften instead of crisping up.
  • Start with one chipotle pepper in your mayo and taste before adding more, because these peppers pack heat and everyone's tolerance is different.
03 -
  • If you're short on time, skip the soaking step, but dry your fries really well with paper towels before seasoning, because any excess moisture will steam them instead of crisping them.
  • Make the mayo ahead of time so it's cold when you serve it; the temperature contrast with hot fries is part of what makes this work so well.

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