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 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes scrubbed clean; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped

Healthier, Instagram-worthy take on a fast-food classic.

Category Side Dish

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · November 16, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.