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Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

Savory baked sweet potato fries. Kick up the spice or play it down to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 668.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper for easy release and cleanup

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt such as LAWRY'S®
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large sweet potatoes cut into thick French fries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Whisk olive oil, hot sauce, cumin, thyme, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated. Transfer coated fries to a stoneware sheet or baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip fries and continue cooking until lightly browned, 8 to 15 minutes more.

Notes

For optimal crispiness, ensure the sweet potato fries are cut uniformly and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet; overcrowding will steam them rather than crisp them. If necessary, use two baking sheets. A light toss with a teaspoon of cornstarch after coating with oil can further enhance their crunch. To intensify the Cajun flavor, consider toasting the cumin and thyme lightly before mixing. For a touch of contrasting sweetness, a half teaspoon of brown sugar can be added to the spice blend. Serve immediately for best texture, perhaps with a cooling dip like a lime aioli to balance the spice.