Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Mayo (Printable Version)
Golden, crunchy sweet potato fries served with smoky, spicy chipotle mayo—perfect as a snack or side dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Fries
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks
02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Chipotle Mayo
08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato sticks with cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss again to coat evenly.
04 - Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, flip fries, and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crispy.
06 - While fries bake, combine mayonnaise, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
07 - Remove fries from oven and sprinkle with extra salt if desired. Serve immediately with chipotle mayo.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- These fries maintain their crunch long enough to make it to the table, unlike most homemade versions that go soggy within minutes.
- The chipotle mayo strikes that perfect balance between creamy and spicy, making even the pickiest eaters reach for seconds.
02 -
- The fries will never get quite as crispy as deep-fried versions, but allowing adequate space between each piece on the baking sheet makes a world of difference.
- Leftover chipotle peppers freeze beautifully in ice cube trays with a bit of adobo sauce, ready for your next batch of mayo.
03 -
- After flipping the fries halfway through baking, switch your oven to convection if you have that option, as the circulating air helps remove moisture and increases crispiness.
- Let the fries cool on the baking sheet for exactly two minutes before serving, this brief rest allows the exterior to set up for maximum crunch.