Description
These crispy baked sweet potato fries are the perfect combination of crunchy, flavorful, and healthy. Learn my foolproof method to avoid soggy fries while enjoying a delicious roasted garlic tahini yogurt dip on the side. A great alternative to deep-fried fries!
Ingredients
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Roasted Garlic Tahini Yogurt Dip:
- 1 head of garlic
- Oil (for roasting)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 small handful chopped fresh parsley
- 1 small handful chopped fresh mint
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries:
- 2 small-medium sweet potatoes, peeled (about 750g)
- 2–3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- Cayenne, cinnamon, thyme, garlic powder, rosemary, turmeric, or other salt-free seasoning
- High heat-tolerant oil spray (such as avocado oil)
- Fine sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-40 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- Make the Dip: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl. Mash and mix with yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Cut sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries. Soak in cold water for at least 1 hour to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry.
- Coat the Fries: Toss the fries with arrowroot powder and seasonings until evenly coated. Lightly spray with oil.
- Bake the Fries: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread fries in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Serve: Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot with roasted garlic tahini yogurt dip.
Notes
- Soaking the fries in water helps remove starch, making them crispier.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even crisping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg