Crispy Chili Lime Sweet Potato Fries
Thin-cut sweet potato fries roasted until the edges crisp and char, then tossed with chili powder, lime, and a whisper of garlic. A 25-minute weeknight side that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 158
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb sweet potatoes, medium
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp chili powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 whole lime (zested + juiced)
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil.
- 2
Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick batons, then pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Toss fries with olive oil, chili powder, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 4
Spread in a single layer on the sheet pan. Roast for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges are dark and crispy.
- 5
Remove from oven. Squeeze lime juice over the fries and toss with lime zest.
- 6
Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- parchment paper or foil
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
- medium bowl
- oven
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