Make a double batch of these sweet potato fries! They’ll go fast!
Happy Monday people!! We’re having a party today! Ya, you might think weekends are the time for parties, but Monday is the new Friday and we’re going to fiesta!
Why you ask?! Cause one of my food blogging friends, Liz from The Lemon Bowl, is having a BABY!!! And who doesn’t like to celebrate a little baby coming into the world! Bring on the Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries in honor of this celebration!
These Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries are dangerously addictive! And should we be having this party in real life, instead of online, I’m confident these fries wouldn’t even make it to the party because I would eat them all in my car. Sweet Potatoes are the best. Seriously. They are healthy, packed with tons of beta carotene and who doesn’t love a snack that is good for you and delicious.
So let’s all throw back a few handfuls of these suckers and give a big cheers to Liz on having another baby!!
XOXO
Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup mayo
- 1 lemon zested
- handful fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Peel the potatoes and then cut them into 1/4 inch matchsticks.
- Put the potato matchsticks and olive oil into a large plastic bag and zip it shut. Shake it up so the fries are evenly coated with olive oil. Add in the garlic powder, chipotle, paprika and salt and pepper and continue to shake.
- Lay the potatoes on the baking sheet, careful not to overcrowd the pan and they need room to roast. Use another baking sheet if needed.
- Place the fries into the oven and bake for 15 minutes, remove the fries from the oven and give them a shake or flip them to get the other side crispy. Place them back into the oven and bake for 15 minutes more or until they are crispy. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt as needed.
- In a food processor or blender, blend together the mayo, lemon zest and basil. Serve the fries with the dipping sauce.
Appetizers
- Whipped Feta Spread with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary by Miss in the Kitchen
- Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” in a Lemon Cup with Smoked Paprika by Climbing Grier Mountain
- Lemon Basil Bruschetta by Dine & Dish
- Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries w/ Lemon Basil Aioli by What’s Gaby Cooking
- Lemon Garlic Herb Marinated Olives by Sarah’s Cucina Bella
- Kalamata Olive and Feta Dip with Baked Lemon Pepper Pita Chips by In Aggie’s Kitchen
- Creamy Asparagus Guacamole by The Healthy Apple
Beverages
- Sparkling Honey Rosemary Lemonade by Nutmeg Nanny
- Basil Hibiscus Lemonade by Fabtastic Eats
- Jam Mocktails: Lemon & Pineapple by Cooking with Books
- Lemon Jalapeno Spritzers by Bev Cooks
- Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade by Crumbs and Chaos
- Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade) by An Edible Mosaic
Salads
- Kale Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing by Thrifty Veggie Mama
- Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Cookin’ Canuck
- Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette by Gimme Some Oven
- Pear Quinoa Salad by Reluctant Entertainer
- Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing by The Lean Green Bean
- Lemony Spinach & Tomato Quinoa Salad by MomAdvice
- Herbed Calamari Salad with Preserved Lemons by Everyday Maven
Main Dish
- Italian Lemon Roast Chicken Pot by Eat2Gather
- Roasted Lemon Garlic Cocktail Shrimp by Simply Scratch
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada by A Zesty Bite
- Lemon Pepper Shrimp Linguine by Taste and Tell
- Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter by Handle the Heat
- Lemon Chicken Stew by FoodieCrush
- Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Cream Sauce and Olive Orzo by Baker by Nature
Desserts
- Honey Lemon Shortbread Cookies by Rachel Cooks
- Lemon Blueberry Macarons by Chocolate & Carrots
- Lemon Glazed Cookies by A Cedar Spoon
- Healthier Lemon Bars by Texanerin Baking
- Lemon Sugar Cookies by What Megan’s Making
- Light Lemon Mousse by Country Cleaver
- Lemon Sugar Cookie Sandwiches by i am baker
- Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust by The Law Student’s Wife
- Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Chips by Seeded at the Table
where’s the chipotle?
forgot to add it in the ingredients!! just fixed it! sorry!
My boys love sweet potato fries so much, I will have to make these for them!
PS. I adapted my recipe for Liz’s shower from your Whipped Feta. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mmm, I make oven baked fries with regular potatoes a lot. Never tried using sweet potatoes.
I’m always so boring with my sweet potato fries. I’m going to have to try this one! 😀 It was a pleasure bringing goodies to Liz’s baby shower with you, Gaby!
Love sweet potato fries! These look amazing, Gaby!
We are huge sweet potato fries fans — sounds great with the fun lemony dip!
Where is the chipotle in the recipe?
Sweet potato fries are the BEST! And yours look amazing!!
I was excited when I first saw this but where is the chipotle?
whoops!! forgot to add it in the ingredients 🙂 #fail thanks for catching that
Love the addition of lemon in these… its of course the perfect addition that I would never have thought of myself! Amazing pictures as well!
Dang I wish this was a real life baby shower. These look amazing!
Chipotle sweet potato fries are the best!
Hello preggo cravings!! Im not even knocked up – but I can imagine these are every preggo woman’s dream!! I bet these will be gobbled up!
Definitely going to need a TRIPLE batch of these bad boys!!!
I would eat these all in the car too. THANK YOU so much Gaby!!! I know you’re busy traveling the world right now so I am truly honored you found time to do this….means the world to me!! xoxoxoo
What a great idea to spice up sweet potato fries! I’ll have to try this!
What wonderful photographs! I want to like my screen! LOVE LOVE LOVE sweet potato fries, and this just took it to the next level!!!
I could eat these fries until they came out my ears! Thanks for taking part in the party! xoxo Sheila
Um, do you deliver?!! These look incredible!
I need these fries in my life. Love the chipotle!
Those are some GREAT lookin fries. Glad to be at this shower with you. BTW ~ I brought the cocktails 😉
sweet potato fries that are uber crispy like the ones you made are my jam!! i want a whole basket of these babies!
Homemade sweet potato fries are the best!
The chipotle totally step up regular sweet potato fries!!
I totally agree – whenever I’m around sweet potatoes, I’m obsessively eating them! SO good! Love the addition of lemon zest!
O My Holy LOVE. OMG this is my kinda recipe; totally trying these! Thanks love! xox
AH!!! my mom is obsessed with sweet potatoes- I am making these for her ASAP!!
I’m pretty sure I bought a bag of frozen sweet potato fries this past week and these look 20 times better (OF COURSE). I can’t wait to try them out.
I live for sweet potato fries! YUM!
I LOVE sweet potato fries and chipotle dipping sauce, and am inspired to make these! Off to pin!
These look awesome! I’ve tried so many times to make sweet potato fries but they’re always a disaster. So great job. 🙂
LOVE sweet potato fries and these look perfect! That blend of spices and seasonings you used sounds killer!
Love sweet potato fries! Also, can we talk about how ridic your trip looks?! I am DYING to go to Patagonia! xo