I love almost all things that contain sweet potatoes, especially sweet potato frites/fries. They definitely have a nicer taste than regular fries and are rich in fiber, beta-carotene, and zinc. The simplicity of preparing these baked fries in nearly 20 minutes makes this an easy snack when I am hungry or even as a side to a barbecue. Since the sweet potatoes have their own unique taste and are seasoned with a bit of curry powder, I prefer to serve them with a little bit of chilled yogurt as a dipping sauce rather than mayo or ketchup both of which can hide the flavors of the curry and the sweet potatoes. A tip when making fries or chips from any vegetable by the baking method, use parchment paper to line the baking sheet. The paper will prevent the veggies from sticking to the surface and make cleaning easy.
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Baked Curried Sweet Potato Fries
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Baked sweet potato fries seasoned with curry powder, offering a flavorful and healthy alternative to regular fries, best served with chilled yogurt.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes (around 2 lbs / 900 g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp curry powder (I used Jamaican Curry)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- Chilled plain yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch thick strips along the length of the potatoes.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato strips with salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, curry powder, and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potato strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the baked sweet potato fries with chilled plain yogurt as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to line the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Serve with chilled yogurt to complement the curry flavor without overpowering it.
- These fries make a great side dish for barbecues or a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe recommend yogurt as a dipping sauce instead of ketchup or mayo?
The article explains that ketchup and mayo “can hide the flavors of the curry and the sweet potatoes,” while chilled plain yogurt complements the 1 tsp curry powder and the natural sweetness of the potato without overpowering either. The notes also call this out directly as the preferred pairing.
What’s the key trick to preventing the fries from sticking to the pan?
The article gives a general tip for baking any vegetable chip or fry: always line the baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking without adding extra oil, and the notes reinforce it: “Use parchment paper to line the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.” 
