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    White Sweet Potato Fries

    Published: Mar 13, 2020 · Modified: Jan 31, 2021 · 4 Comments

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    If you love sweet potatoes, try these white sweet potato fries! These oven fries are baked until crispy and tossed with cinnamon and cayenne.
    If you love sweet potatoes, try these white sweet potato fries! These oven fries are baked until crispy and tossed with cinnamon and cayenne.
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    If you love sweet potatoes, try these white sweet potato fries! These oven fries are baked until crispy and tossed with cinnamon and cayenne.

    White Sweet Potato Fries in a serving dish

    The other day, I bought white sweet potatoes (instead of orange) by accident.

    I was standing in the produce section, feeling especially germaphobic, as if something unsavory could be lurking behind any vegetable or spud. It wasn’t, I’m sure.

    But as I stood there, waiting my turn to grab some sweet potatoes, I watched in horror as the woman in front of me handled every single (orange) sweet potato.

    Seriously, though. Don’t touch all the produce. Don’t be that person.

    I stared at the remaining potatoes for a few minutes, and headed straight over to the organic produce.

    If someone handled all the organic potatoes, they did it before I got there. And if I didn’t see it, it didn’t happen. Right?

    At any rate, I walked out of Kroger with organic sweet potatoes.

    As I got into the car, I thought, “You know what, Sarah?” (I talk to myself in the third person.) “I think you bought white sweet potatoes instead of orange.”

    I was correct.

    The good news is, the sweet potato fries I’d been planning turned out even better than I’d hoped, all because I used white sweet potatoes. These fries are a sweet and spicy twist on my crispy oven fries, and are my new favorite snack!

    What’s the Difference Between Orange + White Sweet Potatoes?

    The color.

    But seriously, the potatoes aren’t exactly the same. Both the texture and flavor are different.

    Think of white sweet potatoes as a cross between the Russet (or Idaho) potato and an orange sweet potato.

    The inside of the white sweet potato is crumbly and starchy (like an Idaho), and while it is sweet, it’s not quite as sweet as an orange sweet potato.

    And in case you’re wondering, a crumbly and starchy potato makes a DELICIOUS French fry.

    How To Tell the Difference (Before Cutting Them Open)

    For some reason, grocery stores (at least where I live) seem to label all varieties of sweet potato as simply “sweet potatoes,” and you’re left to figure out which is which.

    But, if you’re paying attention, you can tell the difference just by looking at the potatoes.

    In shape, white sweet potatoes look very similar to orange sweet potatoes. The color, though, is visibly paler, less orange, and pretty similar (again) to a brown Idaho potato.

    Also, at least where I live, the organic sweet potatoes are more likely to be white than orange. But that might just be here, I’m not sure!

    Can I Use White OR Orange Sweet Potatoes for These Fries?

    Of course you can.

    But if you use white sweet potatoes, your fries will be a little firmer and crispier.

    How to Make White Sweet Potato Fries

    My favorite thing about white vs orange sweet potatoes is that white potatoes are easier to cut through!

    And that matters, because the first thing you’ll want to do is slice up the potatoes into long thin rectangles. Go ahead, I’ll wait while you chop.

    Cut Sweet Potatoes Into Long Thin Strips
    Cut Sweet Potatoes Into Long Thin Strips

    Next, toss the fries in olive oil, cinnamon, and cayenne powder.

    I usually just spread my fries out on a baking sheet, drizzle the oil and sprinkle the spices, and then jumble them all together with my hands to spread the seasoning around. But if you prefer to toss them in a big bowl, you could do that too.

    No matter how salty you like your fries, don’t add the salt yet. They’ll be crispier if you wait to salt until after roasting.

    Make sure the fries are in a single layer, and slide them into the oven.

    Toss in Oil, Cinnamon + Cayenne
    Toss in Oil, Cinnamon + Cayenne

    Roast the fries for about twenty minutes, and then take them out of the oven and flip them all over with a spatula.

    Keep roasting for about ten more minutes, or until they’re all golden and crisp.

    Roast Until Crispy
    Roast Until Crispy

    Sprinkle the fries with salt, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I went with Heinz organic ketchup this time, because I’m fancy like that.

    These fries are also delicious with the Ginger People’s sweet ginger chili sauce.

    Eat up right away, and enjoy your super fancy fries!

    White Sweet Potato Fries in a serving dish
    White Sweet Potato Fries in a serving dish
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    White Sweet Potato Fries

    If you love sweet potatoes, try these white sweet potato fries! These oven fries are baked until crispy and tossed with cinnamon and cayenne.
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 260kcal
    Freezer Friendly?

    No

    Will It Keep?

    No

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    Ingredients

    Baked Fries:

    • 1 pound white sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne Or swap favorite seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
    • If desired, peel potatoes (optional). Cut the potatoes into long slices, about ¼" wide and deep.
      Cut Sweet Potatoes Into Long Thin Strips
    • Lay the fries in a single layer on an unlined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne and cinnamon, and toss with your hands to mix the spices.
      Toss in Oil, Cinnamon + Cayenne
    • Bake fries for 20 minutes, and then turn the fries. Bake 10 more minutes, or until golden.  (Bake time will depend on how crispy you want your fries.)
      Roast Until Crispy
    • Remove fries from the oven, and sprinkle with salt.
    • Serve hot with your prefered dip.

    Notes

    Recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.  
    Seasoning adaption: Try swapping garlic powder for your favorite spice blend. 
    – I love these fries with Old Bay seasoning. 
    – If using a spice blend with elements that will burn easily (like Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel or their Nori Komi Furikake Japanese blend), add the spice with the salt after cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 260kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 46g (15%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 2451mg (107%) | Potassium: 764mg (22%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 10g (11%) | Vitamin A: 32384IU (648%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 68mg (7%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    1. Jessica

      April 08, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      These were so easy to make and really delicious!
      I sprinkled a little nutritional yeast on the fries which added a cheesy flair to it and since I didn’t have ketchup, I substituted with Frank’s Red Hot 😋

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      • Sarah Trenalone

        April 08, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        Yay!! I’m so glad you loved them! I’ll have to try adding nutritional yeast next time 😁

        Reply
    2. Cat

      November 25, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I didn’t know about soaking in ice water. Worked great. I made 2 trays of these-all gone. I will be making these a lot. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alisha Trenalone

        November 26, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        Fantastic! Thanks for letting us know, glad they turned out so well!

        -Alisha at Champagne Tastes

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