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Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

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Make these healthy chipotle sweet potato fries in the oven or air fryer using only a fraction of the oil compared to deep frying.

Baked or air-fried, these healthy sweet potato fries are made with a fraction of the oil that would be used if deep frying. They are so much lighter, with the perfect balance of spicy, smokey and sweet.

Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

These crispy chipotle sweet potato fries use just a touch of olive oil and are seasoned with ground chipotle chile powder, garlic powder, and salt for a tasty blend of spicy, smoky, and sweet flavors. Whether baked in the oven or cooked in the air fryer, they turn out excellent and are much lighter than traditional sweet
potato fries.

Why This Recipe Works

Gina @ Skinnytaste.com

I love making homemade French fries, and changing up the flavors is a great way to keep them interesting. I have my classic air fryer sweet potato fries, garlic parmesan fries, and air fryer nacho fries, just to name a few. These
chipotle sweet potato fries are perfect when I’m craving something spicier and smokier.

  • Healthier than fast food: Contains much less oil.
  • Flexible cooking options: Two methods for whatever works best for you.
  • Balanced flavors: The sweetness of the sweet potatoes balances the smokiness and spiciness of the chipotle powder.
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Baked Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients You’ll Need

If you’re not familiar with ground chipotle chile powder, it’s made from dried, smoked jalapeños and is spicier than chili powder. Most supermarkets carry it (McCormick has a version); you’ll find it in the spice aisle. See the recipe card below for the exact measurements.

  • Sweet potato: Peel the potato first. Slice it lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick pieces, then cut them into ¼-inch fries. Try to make them about the same size so they cook evenly. You can also use a mandoline to cut them.
  • Olive oil prevents the potatoes from drying out and helps the seasoning stick.
  • Sweet Potato Fries Seasoning: Kosher salt, garlic powder, and ground chipotle powder
  • Olive oil spray: Spray the tops of the fries before air frying to help them get even crispier.

Time-saving tip
Some grocery stores sell pre-cut sweet potatoes if you don’t want to cut your own.

How to Make Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

I’ve included instructions for both the oven and air fryer to make these easy sweet potato fries. The air fryer will give you crisper fries, but the oven works well if you’re feeding a lot of people. Check the recipe card at the bottom for printable directions.

  1. Season the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle chile powder.
  2. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Flip them and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes. 
  3. Air fry sweet potato fries: Place them in the basket and spritz with oil. Cook at 400°F for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Why are my sweet potato fries soggy?

While homemade fries may never be as crispy as deep-fried ones, you can get pretty close with the tips below. If you have any advice for crispy sweet potato fries, let me know in the comments!

  • Cut them into equal-sized pieces so they all finish at the same time.
  • Thinner fries will crisp up better than thicker ones.
  • Soak the potatoes in hot tap water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat them dry.
  • Don’t crowd the pan. Make sure there’s enough space around each fry in the oven and air fryer so air can circulate and the potatoes don’t steam. If using the air fryer, you might need to cook them in multiple batches.
  • Don’t coat the potatoes with too much oil, as it can make them soggy.
  • Convection ovens function like air fryers by circulating hot air to make food crispier. If your oven has a convection setting, preheat it to 400°F.
  • Don’t use parchment: For best results, place the sweet potatoes directly on the sheet pan. Spray the pan with oil first to prevent sticking.
  • Turn halfway: Flip the food midway through to ensure even cooking.

Variations

  • Potatoes: Use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes.
  • Fiber boost: Don’t peel the potatoes.
  • Make them milder: Swap chipotle powder for chili powder.
  • Make them spicier: Sprinkle them with cayenne pepper.
  • Make them even smokier by adding some smoked paprika or cumin.
  • No garlic powder? Use onion powder.

Sauce for Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

The fries are delicious with ketchup or ranch dip, or for more of a kick, try them with my spicy chipotle ketchup.

Serving Suggestions

Pair these healthy chipotle sweet potato fries with burgers, or for a lower-carb option, skip the bun and serve them with a protein.

Storage

Sweet potato fries are best hot and crispy straight out of the oven or air fryer, but if you don’t reheat them in the microwave, they will still be delicious as leftovers.

  • Meal prep tip: Slice the sweet potatoes the day before cooking and refrigerate in an airtight container.
  • Refrigerator: Let the chipotle sweet potato fries cool before storing them in an airtight container. They will last for up to 4 days in the fridge.
  • Reheat them in the air fryer or oven at 350°F until warm. Microwaving will make them soggy.
  • Freeze: Flash-freeze the cooked fries on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Follow the original instructions for reheating frozen French fries.

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Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

5 from 2 votes
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Cals:223
Protein:3
Carbs:42
Fat:5
Fiber:5.5
Baked or air-fried, these healthy sweet potato fries are made with a fraction of the oil that would be used if deep frying. They are so much lighter, with the perfect balance of spicy, smoky and sweet.
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Baked or air-fried, these healthy sweet potato fries are made with a fraction of the oil that would be used if deep frying. They are so much lighter, with the perfect balance of spicy, smokey and sweet.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Serving Size: 6 oz

Ingredients

Instructions

Oven Method:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a medium bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, garlic powder and chipotle chile powder.
  • Spread potatoes on a baking sheet. Avoid crowding so potatoes get crisp. Bake 15 minutes. Turn and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Ovens may vary so keep an eye on them and be sure to cut all the potatoes the same size to ensure even cooking.

Air Fryer Method:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  • In a medium bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, garlic powder and chipotle chile powder.
  • Transfer to the air fryer basket, spritz the top with olive oil then cook at 400°F in a single layer without overcrowding the basket until golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 7 to 8 minutes, turning half way.

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Nutrition

Serving: 6 oz, Calories: 223 kcal, Carbohydrates: 42 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, Sodium: 309 mg, Fiber: 5.5 g, Sugar: 7 g

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135 comments on “Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries”

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    Julie Graupmann

    I love sweet potatoes and this recipe for sweet spud fries has deepened my love. Spicy but not overpowering, crunchy, Delish. Making tonight for first spring grill out – also delicious ST turkey burger with zucchini .

  2. Made these and there were DELISIOUS… just wondering what is the sauce in the picture? I want to try it.

    THANKS!

    1. I believe it’s her Skinny Ranch Dip! That’s what I use, and I add a little Hidden Valley Ranch mix to it 🙂

  3. Hello! I just joined WW. Do these recipes apply to the new smart points system? Love ALL your recipes, especially this one!! Just want to make sure I’m calculating correctly 🙂 

  4. These were AMAZING. I've never cooked with chipotle before. I used flakes because I didn't have powder but it still ended up ridiculously delicious. It was so so easy to make too!

  5. I made these last week and it was my first time making sweet potato fries at home. They were AMAZING! I plan on making them again this week!

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    Sierra Smith

    I make my sweet potato fries the same way, except I use madras curry powder and serve with a side of sriracha or harissa ketchup. My boyfriend is crazy about them. I'm trying to figure out what would be good with these since we usually only make them when I have a craving and I eat them all by themselves (and maybe share with the cats.)

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    Jessica Culbert

    Can I cut raw sweet potatoes into fries and freeze them to bake later on? And if so, how long would I bake them for frozen? I really want to be able to just portion them and freeze them raw and then bake them whenever I want to eat them.

  8. These are SO GOOD! We made some to take to my brother's house for dinner and by the time we got to his house…they were all gone! Oops! I make them all the time; my teenager and husband and I *cannot* get enough. Thanks, Gina!!

  9. Hi, would it be possible to make a batch of these and put them in the freezer? (student with little time)

  10. So disappointed in this recipe. Thought they would be good but unless you have commercial french fry cutter to get all the cuts exactly the same size you will just burn some while the rest of the fries are mush. The pictures obviously were not bakes but came out of a deep fryer. Baking will not provide that type of consistency in cooking. We enjoy several recipes off this site but a word to the wise keep on moving this one is a flop.

  11. My husband usually likes his food fried and smothered in something thick and yucky, but I've been trying to help him find healthy food he likes. It's tough! I subscribe to "Door to Door Organics" and they delivered four sweet potatoes today. I made these along with your chicken nuggets and some steamed carrots and he told me this was maybe the best meal I've ever made! THANK YOU! Your recipes are SO easy to follow and super yummy. We all eat better (and eat yummier food) when I cook from your website. And THANK YOU for providing vegetarian recipes. In a "mixed" household, it's nice to make food that is good for everyone.

  12. I love these! I wish there was a way to prevent the smaller or thinner cuts from blackening, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I can also never get mine to turn out as crispy as I'd like, but that's hardly this recipe's fault. The flavor was great!

  13. I didn't crowd them, and I ended up burning them trying to make them crispy. I don't understand.

  14. Can't wait to give these a try tonight. Making them as the side for your Buffalo Turkey Burgers. I have made those burgers numerous times and the DH just can't get enough. 🙂

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  16. TIP – use a misto filled with olive oil and spray lightly. you can get away with using 1/4th the amount of oil! – Ann

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    Kimberly Warmerdam

    I am making these now! They look so good! 🙂 In the picture, you have some white dip with them. Is that a recipe too?

  18. I just made a batch. I burned them to all heck. My DS ate the semi-okay ones loaded with ranch.
    My hubs couldn't get past the black burnt taste LOL.
    Maybe I'll try again another day.

  19. Made these last night and loved them! Mine didn't get crispy…I think I probably overcrowded them. However, the taste was still great and my husband loved them! Another great recipe!

  20. Oh I really heart sweet potatoes baked. I can say I always have this dish for every week. Too bad my family doesn't much like it. I don't even care when my fries come out lumpy and soggy. They still taste best. I usually sprinkle it with chili flakes. Love it much <3

  21. Love these for Thanksgiving and year-round. I add a sprinkle of cinnamon and orange zest. I bake on parchment paper in a convection oven and they crisp up nicely. It's important to not crowd the baking sheet.

  22. So yammy! Just made them and noticed same thing as Kate that even though they looked black, they still tasted great! Thank you for this great recipe, I'll be doing these now on, instead of normal fries, I never even liked them!

  23. Just made these last night and it was a bit funny. I left them in just a little longer than I should have before flipping and was shocked to see they were turning BLACK on the side touching the pan! I flipped them over and gave them a few more minutes anyway so they wouldn't have a raw side, but was pretty convinced I had ruined them. When I took them out of the oven I realized it hadn't smelled like it was burning so I gave one a try. Turns out they hadn't burned, they had caramelized! The bit of caramelization combined with the spicy chipotle flavor was AMAZING! I will absolutely be making these again!

  24. First of all let me say, I LOVE your site! So many great recipes!

    I made these fries tonight with swiss chard burgers. The recipe is such a great idea. However, I like some of the other reviewers had trouble getting them crispy. I cut them into very small strips, sprayed them with olive oil, and baked at 425 for 45 minutes. They were more mushy than crispy. Some of them touched and they were too tiny that I wasn't able to flip them each over individually. What did I do wrong? Do you recommend putting the salt on after so it doesn't trap the moisture in while baking?

  25. PROBLEM!:
    Hey Gina! I can not get these crispy. I have no clue what I am doing wrong. I have tried cooking them many times and it never works. I even tried broiling them and still soggy! What do I do to get them crispy??? Thanks!

  26. Hey Gina, about how much of the spices would you use per recipe? I want to give some to my son and I'm scared of making them too spicy.

  27. I made these last night but they didn't really crisp up! They basically became sweet potato squish. Any tips?

  28. just read this to make fries crispier. Never tried it but I will.
    Soak them in water beforehand

    This is a technique that works surprisingly well. You simply soak the potato fries in some water for 1-2 hours before baking them. Feel free to change the water half-way through. By soaking them, some of the starches leech out into the water. The starch in potatoes hinders moisture from escaping, which leaves more water in the potato. Make sure to rinse the potatoes well after soaking (to remove the starch) and pat them completely dry before cooking. If you don’t dry them well, you just add even more moisture.

  29. Love this recipe! We made it last night with your Turkey Zucchini burgers (also super yummy). I had an extra zucchini so I cut it into fries & used the same chipotle mixture… O.M.G. They were amazing!

  30. Yep, if it's orange it's a yam. Which is good, because yams are fewer points than sweet potatoes.

  31. Man, I have tried so many sweet potato fry recipes and mine NEVER come out crispy! What am I doing wrong? PS, It never stops me from eating them! 🙂

  32. I just discovered your site and have made two recipes so far (these fries and the macaroni and cheese soup with broccoli). Both were amazing, so I can't wait to try more recipes! I didn't have chipotle chili on hand, so I used chili powder for the sweet potato fries. I also made the dipping sauce mentioned but used light sour cream instead of Greek yogurt. I thinned it with the tiniest bit of skim milk just to make it easier for dipping. The fries and dip were amazing, and even my picky toddlers loved them. I didn't see the need to add any additional spices or seasoning to the dip since the fries are already spicy on their own. The simple, cool dip complemented them perfectly! They were so awesome and simple that I think I'll make them again for lunch tomorrow!

  33. Hey a girlfriend made these this weekend, except she sprinkled them with curry powder, salt and a bit of cayenne! they were spectacular!

  34. Love this website. Just starting out on weight watchers and I love all the different recipe ideas. So far everything I have made is a big hit especially the chicken rollantini.Cant wait to see whats new tomorrow.

  35. Made these for the first time tonight and they are delicious. Thanks for the great recipe. For those looking for chipotle chili powder, there's a company called Penzeys Spices that carries an excellent one. There's a Penzey store near my home in Fairfax, Va, but you can also order online.

  36. Thanks for the tips on how to make them crispy! Totally worked! I also used Japanese Sweet Potatoes which I guess are drier, so maybe that helped too. The adobe chili powder knocked us out, but good recipe if I just tone down the spice!!

  37. When you say Serving Size is 2, is that two fries? I am confused lol..thank you so much. Love your website! You are fantastic!

  38. Gina,OMG I've tried alot of your recipes they are all amazing. I now stock up on the chicken broth I can't say one recipe is better then the other. I've tried many of the foodnet work recipes and they aren't as good as yours or healthy. My family loves everything I have made from your site. Thanks for all your hard work. My father in law is staying with us and he loves soup, so I made the escarole soup he loved it also. I spend hours on your site planning for the week. Thanks Denise

  39. I also use Chipotle flavor tobassco sauce instead of the chilli poweder. Also I like to use a Cajun spice blend; already has the spices I want, mixed together.

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Belinda, not sure you'll have to check on recipe builder.

    I linked to the ranch dip.

    Chipotle chili powder should be the same as spice.

  41. Gina! I can't find Chile powder or Chiotle Chile Powder- is it also known as chilli powder by any chance?

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    dcca48e4-84ba-11e0-a6b2-000bcdcb471e

    LOVE sweet potato fries! Target near me sells the alexia brand, which is WW friendly but dying to try these . A good sauce is Litehouse brand lite salsa ranch. It's about 50 cal per 2Tbsp.

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    nurseshel2002

    My 20 year old daughter and I made these tonight, after sampling the skinnygirl margaritas tho and I got a little heavy handed with the chipotle seasoning!!! But they were sooooooooooooo good!! The whole time we were cutting them up we were thinking,……wow these things are gonna be so hard!!! But they softened up so easy in the oven!!!

  44. I stumbled upon this site yesterday and have already made four of the dishes! I substituted Chipotle Tabasco Sauce instead of the chipotle chili powder and I think they still turned out delicious. Absolutely cannot wait to make these for my boyfriend. Thanks!

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Thanks anonymous!

    Sheri- I think McCormick sells it, in any case it's in the spice section, if you can't find it use regular chili powder.

    Marjoram should also be with spices, you could use other herbs instead such as parsley or a pinch of oregano.

  46. Hi Gina,

    I can't wait to try this recipe. One question, where can I buy the Chipotle Chile?

    Also, I want to make the Petite Turkey Meatloaves. The recipe calls for Marjoram, but everytime I look in the supermarket I can't find it. Where can I buy it or can I substitute another spice for the Marjoram?

  47. Hi Gina and everyone

    this is such a wonderful site thank you gina.

    This sounds delicious I am going to get me some sweet potato straight away.

    Thanks

  48. to make crisp butternut squash fries, cut them the night before and lay them out on cooling trays. It dehydrates them and they cook up crispy.

  49. These were terrific!! Served them with the skinny ranch dip which was also very tasty!! Great job as always Gina!! Where would my cooking be without you??

    Denise

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    No measurements, sprinkle it on to taste. The chipotle is spicy, so it depends on your preference.

  51. http://tinyurl.com/4e99vxd
    I just got a potato cutter similar to this and it is WONDERFUL!

    really great for getting nice uniform pieces-
    we'll be having homemade fries more often!

    thanks for the recipe, can't wait to try these because I love the Alexia frozen chipotle sweet potato fries but they are too expensive

  52. Oh my gosh these are SOOO awesome!!! My new favorite snack! Thanks Gina for another fantastic recipe!

  53. No matter how many times I try I cannot get my SP Fries crunchy. I tossed them in EVOO sprayed the pan seasoned them and they stick to the pan and burn. I am determined to master this recipe and make it mine. I love Sweet Potato Fries but they never come out right. They come out goey or burned. I cooked them the other night for 45 minutes at 425 checking and tossing them every 10 minutes.

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    If you cut them thin enough they should have crisped up, if not they needed a little more time.

  55. going to try this for sure!
    One thing though, I live in canada and we dont have the new points+ program here yet. so for all you recipes do I look at the "old" points plus values?

  56. Gina, I just made these today, but using yams.. and they're so so tasty! 10/10, and husband approved 😉

  57. I don't know why I'm surprised — everything I've made from your site has been wonderful. These sweet potato fries were no different. In fact, they were AMAZING! Thanks for making me feel like a great cook.

  58. These are really, really good! I saved time by getting the pre-cut sweet potato fries from Trader Joes and had these for dinner tonight. I will definitely be making them again. I've tried a ton of dishes from your site and they've all been tasty. Thanks for the work that goes into the site.

  59. Hi Gina! Another big hit in my house! I made these last night with the skinny ranch dip and wow! what a treat! we really enjoyed them. My husband went crazy for them. I also made the baked mac and cheese. YUMMMM!!! It was so declicious. you are the best!!!!!!

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Good question, I could swear it said sweet potatoes, but either would work just the same.

    Sure, you can do this with potatoes, frozen fries usually have oil so don't add additional oil.

  61. I'm not fan of a sweet potato fries. Therefore, I was wondering how many points will it be if you made it with regular potatoes or is it possible to make these with frozen fries. And if so, would have to thraw them out before adding the oil and seasoning?

  62. question please. Sweet potatoes, when peeled are more white. They don't look orange like this picture. Do you use sweet potatoes or yams?

    1. Typically you cannot buy "yams"… they are a South American food. Argue if you must, but read the back of a can of yams– Ingredients: Sweet Potato.

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Great! I was not always a fan of sweet potatoes, I like them more when they are used in savory recipes, which is probably why you liked them. And the best part is they are so good for you!

  64. a couple of nights ago, i decided to give sweet potatoes another try… so i cut one up and tried three different oven-baked sweet potato fry recipes, this being one of them. it was definitely the best! i'll definitely try this one again! 🙂

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    Restaurant San Francisco CA

    A sweet potato fry without the egg white so nice to hear. The recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

  66. I made this tonight, ah, AMAZING!!!! Sooooo good and made the ranch dip too, loved it… I've ordered these in a restaurant before and could not believe how close it tasted to deep fried… YUM YUM!

  67. I love these! I just made a honey chipotle sauce last night with some chicken. I think chipotle is one of my new favorite spices!!

  68. Mmm! I love sweet potato fries. I can imagine that the chipotle flavor with the sweetness of the potato is amazing! That sweet/savory thing we were talking about 🙂

  69. This is my ultimate weakness, but I haven't yet tried them in the oven! Now there's no excuses 🙂 They look amazing!

  70. I am a huge fan of sweet potato fries!! I make mine tossed in oil and with Lawry's seasoning salt. I will have to try your kind now!! Yum!!

  71. I just discovered you the other day from a commenter on the Weight Watchers boards–and I am so exicted to go home and cook up some of these recipes! Going to make this tonight with my dinner–and I am making the dip, too!

    I like to cook and I like to eat and on week 5 of WW I am getting a little tired of eating simple stuff like turkey sandwiches and salads! So thanks!!

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    Damaris @Kitchen Corners

    I finally got my son to taste sweet potato fries. Finally. How could you not love them? They're so delish.

    Thanks for your wonderfully nice comment on my blog. It made me smile BIG.

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    Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

    I *love* oven sweet potato fries! They are a staple in this house! I will have to try your chipotle seasoning sometime!

  74. What would the fat content be if you sprayed them with Pam instead of using oil? Would it lower the point count?

  75. I make Sweet Potato Fries this way, too. I use Cayenne Pepper and Cinnamon though. It's a great combination of sweet and hot — and the kitchen smells fantastic!

  76. These look SO GOOD. I have made regular potato wedges this way before, but never with the chipolte seasoning. Yum! If any one has access to the store "The Spice House" in Chicago, they have an amazing chipolte powder. I think they may even sell online.

    For those who have a hard time with the crispiness, when I make steak fries or roast sweet potatoes, like many people said above, I always do it in a 450 degree oven and flip about 20 min in, so you get a good crisp. My cooking time is usually closer to 40 min.

    Thanks Gina! You're my new lifeline for healthy and interesting recipes 🙂

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Ground Chipotle powder is in the spice aisle, if you can't find it chile powder would work.

    The sourie, I cut them in half, then take each half and place flat side down and slice it. Then take the slices and cut them into strips. Hope that helps!

  78. Gina, I enjoyed meeting you at the Festival, too. You've got a great site here–so inspired by all your healthy dishes. 🙂 Love sweet potatoes prepared this way. I've made them with cumin and chili powder but never with chipotle powder so I'll have to give this a try. Gosh, they look good with the ranch dip!

  79. OMG how do you get the fries to be so perfect! i love making sweet potato fries but i can't for the life of me get them in nice, uniform shapes like yours haha. these look great, i'll definitely try them! is ground chipotle in the hispanic food aisle or do you recommend buying actual peppers and grounding them up?

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    Beau @ SomethingEdible.com

    Eight out of 10 times, I'd go for these before a potato. I can't think of a better way to get your beta carotene!

    @Stickybuns I've actually done something similar with butternut, and yeah; they're awesome; just gotta eat 'em before they get soggy (like that's gonna be a problem).

    A bit OT, If you're not feeling particularly healthy, the butternut fries are just killer when wrapped in bacon. :d

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Stickybuns- I love that idea!

    Beau- Although that sounds great, I bet that really bring the fat and calories up on each fry!

    Jennifurla – Just coming back from a weekend of food tasting at Foodbuzz Fest, I understand!

    Mojito, as Susie mentioned, plenty of space on your baking dish, a hot oven, cutting them all the same size, and turning them halfway through cooking should do the trick. Also make sure you are cooking them long enough.

    Thanks Kat 🙂

    Badger girl- Great tip!

    BTW- If you are lucky enough to have a Trader Joe's by you, they sell sweet potatoes already cut into fries!

  82. I put my fries (sweet potato or butternut) on a cookie cooling rack on top of a cookie sheet to bake — then they get hot air on all sides and come out crisper.

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    Food for every Season

    oooo, i love sweet potatoes! and chipotle! will definitely have to try this one! yum!

  84. These look so good… Mine are always limp and soggy, I can never get them crispy… Maybe it's adding the olive oil? I never coat mine in oil… thoughts?

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    Susie Bee on Maui

    These look really good! The keys to success for me are a hot oven, plenty of space between so they don't steam, cutting same size pieces, and turning/moving them during cooking.

    http://eatlittleeatbig.blogspot.com/2010/11/recipe-for-sweet-potato-frips-and-pesto.html

  86. Maven, I don't think its warm enough! Back in the day I bought bagged fries, it was always bake them at 425* or even some were 450*. great idea, gina, this is how I make mine! Now, if we can just find a way to cut the time of cutting the sweet potato!

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    Mojito Maven

    So here's my problem, mine never get crispy, more soft. I'm cooking them at 400. Is that too high? Thoughts?

  88. Oh how lovely, I need to get on board and make some of your recipes…the poundage due to my own blog is adding up!

  89. I am SOOOO gonna try this!! It looks so yummy!! My husband would LOVE it!! We both love the sweet potato fries you can get at Costco, I hope these are a nice healthy version of them so I can eat them too!! 🙂

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    Gina @ Skinnytaste

    Thanks Lisa! I agree with you about the egg white, a little oil is so much better to bake a "fry". Have a great day.

  91. Hey look at me, I'm the first to post! I was on your site looking at your great SF pics and then voila! a new recipe!! Gina this looks great and it is so nice to see a sweet potatoe fry that doesn't use egg white which does't appeal to me and therefore haven't tried to make this before, but now I will! LOVE your site and I continually tell every foodie I know about your site!! Thanks Lisa