Sweet Potato Fries Spicy

5 from 1 vote

Make sweet potato fries spicy and crisp with bold spices like cayenne and cumin. A tasty side dish that’s easy, crunchy, and full of heat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican American

Servings:

Calories: 100kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne or chile de arbol
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat.
While that is heating up, cut the sweet potatoes into thin straight cut fry sizes.
Test to see if the oil is hot enough by adding a sweet potato fry to the pan. If it begins to fry, the oil is ready.
Place the cut sweet potatoes into the oil.
Do not overcrowd the pan. Work in batches.
Stir occasionally.
Once they have turned from a pale orange/pink to a dark burgundy orange, they are done. About 6 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix all the spices together.
While still warm, place the fries in the bowl with the spices.
Mix well to coat evenly.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Air Fryer Instructions: Air fry at 400°F for about 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the fries are golden and crispy. Then season them according to the recipe.

How do I get crispy sweet potato fries? Soak the fries in cold water for at least 10 minutes before baking, then dry them well. Then toss them in oil and coat them with cornstarch. This step is totally optional.

Adjusting the Heat

What makes them spicy sweet potato fries is the use of chile de arbol or cayenne.
If you are unsure of the heat level, add a small amount of the spices and taste. Add more if you like it spicier.
To reduce the heat, swap out cayenne/ chile de arbol with chili powder or paprika.
For a spicy-sweet combo, add 1 tablespoon brown sugar.

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