Rocket Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Dip
Rocket Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Dip
Ingredients
For the Rocket Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 sweet potatoes, large, peeled and cut into rocket shapes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Creamy Dip
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes. To create rocket shapes, cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Then, cut each half into several wedges. Trim the wider end of each wedge to a point, creating a rocket-like shape. Aim for pieces roughly 3-4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the rocket-shaped sweet potatoes with olive oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all the sweet potato pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. This helps them crisp up rather than steam.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through, until they are tender on the inside and nicely browned and slightly crispy on the outside.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the fries are baking, prepare the creamy dip. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, honey, chopped fresh cilantro, and salt until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the sweet potato fries are done, remove them from the oven. Serve immediately with the creamy dip on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
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Rocket Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Dip
Ingredients
For the Rocket Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 sweet potatoes, large, peeled and cut into rocket shapes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Creamy Dip
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes. To create rocket shapes, cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Then, cut each half into several wedges. Trim the wider end of each wedge to a point, creating a rocket-like shape. Aim for pieces roughly 3-4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a large bowl, combine the rocket-shaped sweet potatoes with olive oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all the sweet potato pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. This helps them crisp up rather than steam.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through, until they are tender on the inside and nicely browned and slightly crispy on the outside.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the fries are baking, prepare the creamy dip. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, honey, chopped fresh cilantro, and salt until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the sweet potato fries are done, remove them from the oven. Serve immediately with the creamy dip on the side.
⏱️ 1 min