Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 3 medium, unpeeled, washed, and cut into strips)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (from about 1/2 lime)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2

   Step 2

   To make the sauce: add all ingredients (1 avocado, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, and 1 tablespoon olive oil) to a food processor and turn on, scraping down the sides occasionally, until a creamy, uniform sauce forms. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
3. 3

   Step 3

   To make the fries: mix the corn starch (1/2 tablespoon), kosher salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper (1/2 teaspoon), chili powder (1/2 teaspoon), and garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon) in a small bowl.
4. 4

   Step 4

   In a large bowl, add the cut sweet potatoes, olive oil (2 tablespoons), and spice mixture. Mix with your hands to coat each fry evenly.
5. 5

   Step 5

   Arrange the fries on the prepared baking sheet so they don't touch each other. If the sheet seems crowded, use two.
6. 6

   Step 6

   Bake for 40 minutes, flipping around once halfway through cooking, or until browned and crispy- the fries should be stiff if you pick them up and not flop over.
7. 7

   Step 7

   Serve fries with the sauce.

8. Bon appetit!