Description
A flavorful and crispy take on sweet potato fries, seasoned with a vibrant Jamaican jerk spice blend. These oven-baked fries are perfect as a snack or side dish, combining sweet, spicy, and aromatic notes for a delicious Caribbean-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds total weight)
- 2 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch (optional but recommended for crispness)
- 2 tsp. allspice
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it is sufficiently hot to crisp the fries properly.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes into long strips about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Place the strips into a large mixing bowl or a zipper lock bag for easy seasoning.
- Season the Fries: Add olive or canola oil, cornstarch (if using for extra crispness), and all the spices including allspice, paprika, thyme, cinnamon, cayenne, cumin, ginger, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potato strips. Toss well until each fry is evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the sweet potato strips out in a single even layer on one or two baking sheets to avoid overcrowding, which helps them crisp up better.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then gently flip each fry to ensure even cooking. Continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the fries are crisp and golden on the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the fries before serving. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure not to overcrowd the fries on the baking sheet.
- Use cornstarch to help create a crispy coating on the fries.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper to control the heat level of the fries.
- Serve with Jamaican jerk sauce or a creamy dip for enhanced flavor.
- Sweet potatoes vary in moisture – thinner fries will crisp more than thicker cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Keywords: Jamaican jerk sweet potato fries, spicy sweet potato fries, baked sweet potato fries, Caribbean seasoning, healthy fries
