Description
These crispy and flavorful Baked Sweet Potato Fries are paired with a creamy, zesty avocado dipping sauce made with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and a hint of jalapeño. This healthier twist on classic fries is perfect for a snack or side dish and is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and oven baking.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- Water, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Corn Starch
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1 pinch Salt
Avocado Sauce
- 1/2 Avocado
- 1/2 Lime (juice)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper
- 1/2 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 dash Milk (optional, to thin sauce)
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick matchsticks. Aim for thinner fries if possible for crispier results.
- Soak Fries: Place the cut sweet potato matchsticks into a bowl of cold water and refrigerate for at least 1 hour up to overnight. This helps remove excess starch. After soaking, drain and pat the fries dry; they don’t need to be perfectly dry.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the fries to crispiness.
- Coat with Cornstarch: Put 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into a plastic bag, add the fries, blow some air into the bag, and shake to coat fries lightly and evenly. Add a bit more cornstarch if needed to achieve an even coating.
- Oil and Arrange Fries: Spread the coated fries on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil over them, toss to coat evenly, then arrange the fries so they are not touching and have space to allow moisture to escape.
- Bake Fries: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pan, flip the fries, rotate the baking sheet for even cooking, and bake for another 20 minutes until fries start to brown.
- Make Avocado Sauce: In a food processor, blend 1/2 avocado, juice of 1/2 lime, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, and 1 jalapeño pepper until smooth.
- Add Yogurt: Add 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt to the processor and blend again until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Adjust Sauce Consistency and Season: Optionally add a dash of milk to thin the sauce to your liking. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Crisp the Fries: Turn off the oven and slightly prop open the door. Return the fries to the oven and allow them to crisp for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve: Remove fries from oven, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and serve hot with the avocado dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Soaking sweet potato fries in cold water removes excess starch and helps achieve a crisper texture.
- Using cornstarch provides a light coating that crisps up during baking.
- Do not overcrowd the fries on the baking sheet to ensure they bake evenly and become crispy.
- The avocado sauce can be adjusted by adding more jalapeño for heat or more lime juice for acidity according to taste.
- If you prefer extra crispy fries, you can broil them briefly at the end but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour to overnight soaking)
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked sweet potato fries, avocado sauce, healthy fries, snack recipe, gluten free, low fat, easy side dish
