Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Dip (Printable)
Crispy oven-roasted sweet potato fries paired with a creamy, tangy yogurt dip. Vegetarian and gluten-free.
# What You Need:
→ 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 (optional)
# Steps:
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 - Arrange seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each fry for even roasting.
04 - Roast for 15 minutes until fries begin to soften.
05 - Flip the fries and roast for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy at the edges.
06 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Mix in chives or parsley if desired.
07 - Transfer roasted fries to a serving platter and sprinkle with extra salt if needed. Serve immediately with the yogurt dip.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- These fries develop the most incredible caramelized edges while staying tender inside, something I discovered only happens with the right oven temperature.
- The yogurt dip balances tangy and sweet notes perfectly, making it impossible to stop dipping even when the fries are gone.
02 -
- I once ruined an entire batch by cramming too many fries onto one baking sheet, resulting in soggy, sad potatoes instead of crispy fries.
- Soaking the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking removes excess starch and dramatically improves crispiness, something I discovered completely by accident when I got distracted by a phone call.
03 -
- Cut a tiny sliver off the side of each sweet potato first to create a flat surface that prevents rolling, making it much safer and easier to cut even fries.
- When flipping the fries halfway through cooking, rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees as well to account for any hot spots in your oven that might cause uneven browning.