Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Dip (Print Version)
Crispy oven-roasted sweet potato fries paired with a creamy, tangy yogurt dip. Healthy and satisfying in under an hour.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Sweet Potato Fries
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Yogurt Dip
08 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
14 - Salt and pepper to taste
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato sticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each fry for even roasting.
04 - Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the fries using a spatula.
05 - Continue roasting for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy at the edges.
06 - While fries are roasting, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Fold in chives or parsley if desired.
07 - Transfer roasted fries to a serving platter and sprinkle with additional salt if needed. Serve immediately with the yogurt dip.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These fries develop the most incredible caramelized edges that regular potatoes just cant match, especially when you space them properly on the baking sheet.
- The tangy yogurt dip creates this perfect cool contrast that makes even the pickiest eaters at my table reach for seconds.
02 -
- After ruining several batches, I discovered that crowding the pan is the number one reason sweet potato fries turn out soggy instead of crispy.
- Patting the sweet potatoes completely dry after cutting them made a dramatic difference in achieving that coveted crispy exterior.
03 -
- Flipping each fry halfway through baking seems tedious but ensures that perfect golden-brown color on both sides instead of burned bottoms.
- Adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt immediately after the fries come out of the oven enhances their flavor while providing a subtle textural contrast.