Chili Sweet Potato Fries Recipe Is a Healthy Snack With a Zesty Kick
This spicy twist on fries takes 30 minutes in the air fryer and comes with a zesty lime dipping sauce!
Add a spicy twist to regular sweet potatoes with this delicious chili sweet potato fries recipe. Picture crispy sweet potato fries, baked to golden perfection in the air fryer and dusted with a flavorful blend of chili powder, cumin and paprika. Now that’s comfort food with a fiery upgrade. Plus, sweet potatoes add nutritional value and a sweet flavor to compliment the spice. They’re rich in vitamins A, C and manganese, as well as anticancer properties. For another healthy spin on fries, try our recipe for chickpea fries.
For a helpful tip, soak the potato slices in cold water beforehand for extra crispy fries. And if you don’t have an air fryer, don’t worry. We have a trick for making crispy fries in the oven every time. To serve, our creamy lime-kissed dipping sauce perfectly compliments these spiced-right spuds. Or you can build your own bar of sauces if you’re serving a crowd. Let us know how you like ’em in the comments!
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Ingredients
- ⅔ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. ground coriander
- 1½ lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1⁄2"-thick fries
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- Paprika and chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
In bowl, combine yogurt, lime juice, cumin and coriander; reserve. In separate bowl, coat sweet potatoes with cooking spray; toss with chili powder, ¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.
Place crisper plate in basket of 5.5- qt. air fryer; coat with cooking spray. Place basket in air fryer; heat to air-fry at 350°F. Transfer potatoes to basket. Air-fry until tender, 15-20 min., shaking basket halfway through. Serve with reserved dipping sauce; if desired, top sauce with paprika and basil.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Protein: 4 gram
- Carbohydrate: 30 gram
- Fiber: 4 gram
- Sugar: 7 gram
- Sodium: 160 mg
