Have you ever made baked sweet potato fries, only to be sadly disappointed that they are soft and wilt-y?
No more my friends!
There's a little trick to making baked sweet potato fries crispy: toss the sweet potatoes in cornstarch and then oil before baking.
That's it. Simple. And it works!
I created this recipe for my friends over at Gay Lea and I'm happy to share it with you here. I hope you give it a try -- it's really pretty delicious, if I do say so myself.
And it's a great way to load up on all the veggies. I suggest you use ALL the toppings I've included -- the flavour combo is pure mouth joy.
Happy snacking friends!
Vibrantly Yours,
Shannon
Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Preparation: 40 minutes
Ingredients
3 large sweet potatoes, skin on, scrubbed well (about 2.5 lbs)
3 Tbsp (45mL) cornstarch
¼ cup (60mL) olive oil
1 tsp (5mL) sea salt
½ tsp (2mL) granulated garlic
¼ tsp (1mL) red pepper flakes
I 250g container Nordica Smooth Dips – Roasted Red Pepper
3 tsp (15mL) minced jalapeno pepper or to taste
1 small avocado, chopped
½ cup (125mL) drained and rinsed canned black beans
1 Tbsp (15mL) fresh lime juice (about ½ a lime)
2 green onions, sliced
¼ cup (60mL) diced red bell pepper
¼ cup (60mL) fresh cilantro leaves
Optional Toppings: Slivered radishes, jalapeno rings, shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4 –inch (1cm) thick fries and place in large bowl. Toss with cornstarch until all fries are coated. Add olive oil, salt, granulated garlic and red pepper flakes; toss until potatoes are well coated. Arrange on prepared pans in single layer. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked through and starting to brown, flipping half way through and rotating pans.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together Nordica Smooth Dip and jalapeno; set aside.
In another small bowl, gently stir together the avocado, black beans and lime juice; set aside.
When the fries are ready, remove from oven. Place all the fries onto one pan; drizzle with several spoons of the dip mixture. Scatter avocado and black beans, green onions, red pepper, cilantro and optional toppings (if using), evenly over fries. Serve immediately with extra dip on the side.
Tip: Make sure to cut the sweet potato fries as evenly as possible for even cooking.