Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Fries

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Updated on Oct. 24, 2022

Nutritious sweet potatoes add subtle flavor to these extra-crunchy fries. With the tasty mayo-chutney dip, this super side could double as a party appetizer! —Kelly McWherter, Houston, Texas

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Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Fries

Contest Winner
Yield: 2 servings
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons beaten egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large sweet potato (14 ounces), peeled
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • mango chutney mayonnaise:
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons mango chutney
    • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
    • Dash salt
    • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, cayenne and pepper. Cut sweet potato into 1/4-in. strips. Add to egg mixture, a few at a time, and toss to coat. Add to the crumb mixture, a few at a time; seal bag and shake to coat.
  2. Arrange potato strips in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; drizzle with oil. Bake at 450° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder and salt. If desired, sprinkle parsley over fries. Serve with mango chutney mayonnaise.
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