Mexican Sweet Potato Fries

Transform your everyday snack into a zesty fiesta with these Mexican Sweet Potato Fries! Bursting with bold flavors, these crispy sweet potato sticks are seasoned with a tantalizing blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, perfectly balanced with a hint of lime zest. Baked to perfection for a healthier twist, these fries are paired with a creamy lime crema dipping sauce infused with fresh cilantro and optional hot sauce for a spicy kick. Ready in under an hour and perfect for sharing, this vibrant recipe is ideal as a side dish, appetizer, or game-day snack. Serve these irresistible fries straight out of the oven for maximum crunch and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 whole (zest + juice) lime
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon (optional) hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes (optional) and cut them into thin, uniform sticks about 1/4-inch thick to ensure even cooking.

Step 3

Place the sweet potato sticks into a large bowl. Add olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.

Step 4

Spread the sweet potato sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are not overcrowded for maximum crispiness.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, then flip the fries using tongs or a spatula. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-13 minutes, or until edges are crispy and slightly browned.

Step 6

While the fries are baking, prepare the lime crema dipping sauce. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, the juice and zest of 1 lime, chopped cilantro, and hot sauce (if using). Stir until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle extra lime zest and chopped cilantro on top, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately with the lime crema dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Mexican Sweet Potato Fries!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	619.7 grams (619.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	990

Total Fat 65.90g	84%
Saturated Fat 21.90g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 58mg	19%
Sodium 2829mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 97.70g	36%
Dietary Fiber 15.60g	56%
Total Sugars 26.30g
Protein 11.20g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 201mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 38.0%