A view from above reveals oven-baked sweet potato fries artistically scattered on a bright white ceramic plate, their orange color contrasting starkly with the plate. The vibrant chipotle aioli drizzled over presents an appealing color fusion. Fresh green chives provide a final flourish.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli

Name: Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large sweet potatoes, 4 scrubbed clean; extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons; cornstarch, 2 tablespoons; salt, 1 teaspoon; Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup; lime juice, 1 tablespoon; chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, 2 finely chopped; chives, 2 tablespoons finely chopped

Category Side Dish

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: November 16, 2024

Introducing our scrumptious 'Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli'! This recipe turns the classic fast food favorite, French Fries, into a healthier yet delightful version. The base of the dish is the densely nutritious, beta carotene-packed sweet potato, with a topping of radiant, fiery chipotle aioli made with Greek yogurt. Let's reinvent this fast-food staple into an iconic, guilt-free indulgent!

Ingredients (for 4)

Large sweet potatoes - 4 - scrubbed clean
Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Greek yogurt - 1/2 cup
Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
Chipotle chilies in adobo sauce - 2 - finely chopped
Chives - 2 tablespoons - finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️📜

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2 - 🔪🍠🌽

Cut the sweet potatoes into matchsticks or wedge-shaped fries. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato fries, Olive oil, cornstarch, and salt.
Step 3 - 🥔🍟🧑‍🍳

Spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 4 - 🍟🔥⏱️

Bake the sweet potato fries in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, until they turn golden and crispy.
Step 5 - 🌶️🥣🥄

While the fries are baking, prepare the chipotle aioli. Combine the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and chopped chipotle chilies in a bowl until well combined.
Step 6 - 🍟🌶️🥗

Once ready, transfer the fries to a serving dish, drizzle the chipotle aioli on top and sprinkle the finely chopped chives.

Additional

Did you know that sweet potatoes are great for your skin due to their high Vitamin A content? This dish is not just tasty but also gluten-free! For a vegan twist, substitute Greek yogurt with an equal amount of vegan mayo.