Sweet potatoes are delicious, nutrient filled and versatile, so they’re a great way to encourage your family to experiment. Take them on a journey around the world with Latin, Mediterranean, Thai and Caribbean flavors. Most kids love fries and these are a healthier alternative.
Frozen Fries
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place frozen fries in an even, single layer.
- Bake according to package instructions.
- Remove sweet potato fries from oven about 15 minutes before they are done baking.
- Top with your preferred ingredients from the list below and return to the oven to finish baking.
Fresh Disk-Cut Fries
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place whole sweet potatoes in the center rack of oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until just tender but not fully cooked. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Turn oven up to 450°F.
- Slice cooled potatoes into 1/8 inch disks crosswise and arrange on a baking sheet lined with foil and brushed with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Choose your preferred ingredients from our list below, brush and sprinkle the sliced potatoes, and return to oven to bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender and lightly crispy around the edges.
- Remove from oven. Serve with a dip, if desired.
Serving Size: Allow 1/2 large size or 1 small size sweet potato per person.
Brush or Drizzle
- Olive, Chili or Garlic Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Honey
- Melted Butter
Sprinkle
- Sea Salt
- Freshly Ground Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cilantro
- Parmesan Cheese
- Rosemary
- Chopped Peanuts, Pepitas, Pecans or Hazelnuts
- Grated Ginger
- Sesame seeds
- Cilantro
- Parsley
Dip
- Cilantro Lime Dip—Trader Joe’s carries a product that’s as close to homemade taste as it gets. Add some freshly mashed avocado for a thicker texture.
- Satay Peanut Sauce
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Mango Chutney
- Ginger Dipping Sauce
Delicious Combos
- Soy Sauce, Ginger, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds (Tangy Asian)
- Peanuts, Chili Powder, Olive Oil (Spicy)
- Garlic Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Grated Parmesan, Rosemary, Sea Salt, Ground Pepper (Mediterranean)
Sweet Potato vs. Yam
Sweet potatoes and yams are very different, and only sweet potatoes are native to the U.S., so they’re more widely available here. When you're at the grocery store, whether the sign says one or the other, just know the flavor may vary a bit. Sweet potatoes can be pale yellow with brown skin or more orange and are often mistakenly labeled as yams. If you want a more delicate flavor, you want the more yellow-fleshed type. If you would like a bright orange color and more naturally, very sweet flavor, you want the orange-skinned and fleshed variety.
