Description

These Sweet Potato Fries can be baked in the oven, or in your Air Fryer. Healthy, easy and oh-so crispy! Vegan.

Ingredients

Scale

1 extra large sweet potato (1 lb)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 F (see notes for air fryer)
Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into ⅓-inch thick slices- no need to peel. Then cut each slice into ⅓ inch thick strips. Cut as uniformly as possible.
Toss potatoes with enough oil to coat. Mix cornstarch with salt, and spices in a separate small bowl and toss with the sweet potatoes.
Place a wire cooling rack over a sheet pan, and arrange them on the rack not overlapping. Bake for 20-25 minutes. If you don’t have a wire rack use a parchment lined sheet pan – do not line with foil – the corn starch will stick to foil. Check at 15 mins. Bake another 5-10 minutes if needed (thicker pieces will need the extra time) being careful not to burn. Note.If cooking on the sheet pan, turn the fries over, halfway through cooking ( like at 12 minutes).
When the sweet potato fries are tender and crispy, pull them from the oven.
Serve immediately with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro or parsley for color and aioli.

Notes

Harissa Aioli (or Make Chipotle Mayo!)

⅓ cup vegan mayo or regular mayo
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon chipotle powder (optional, or sub cayenne or chili flakes)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

To make the harissa aioli, whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl.

When serving for a group, spread them out a little so they stay crispy. ( If you pile them up, they will get soft.) I sometimes just serve them on a sheet pan. Or in a cup or class where they stand upright, allowing the air to circulate.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ¾ cup
Calories: 132
Sugar: 4.8 g
Sodium: 363.9 mg
Fat: 3.8 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 23.6 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg