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Overhead View of a Scattering of Sweet Potato Jerk Fries with Bowl of Sauce and Fresh Cilantro
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Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potato Fries
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
These spicy jerk sweet potato fries are baked (not fried!) to a crisp, and seasoned up with a flavor-packed Caribbean seasoning blend!
Course: Side
Cuisine: American, Jamaican
Servings: 4
Calories: 422 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, about 2 to 2 ½ 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
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. powdered ginger
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • fresh cilantro, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450°.
  2. Slice sweet potatoes into long strips, ¼ to ½ inch thick. Place into a large bowl or zipper bag. Add olive oil, cornstarch, allspice, paprika, thyme, cinnamon, cayenne, cumin, ginger, salt and pepper. Toss until sweet potato strips are evenly coated.
  3. Arrange sweet potato strips in even layers on baking sheets. Bake 10 minutes, gently flip, and bake 10 to 15 minutes more, until crisp.
  4. Remove from oven and optionally sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve with dipping sauce of choice.
Recipe Notes

You can substitute premade jerk seasoning for all of the spices. Use about 2 tablespoons.br]These are great dipped in my [mango barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts
Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potato Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.8g12%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Sodium 319mg13%
Potassium 2367mg68%
Carbohydrates 84.9g28%
Fiber 12.7g51%
Sugar 1.6g2%
Protein 4.7g9%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.