Hot Honey Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Make Hot Honey Sweet Potato Fries Recipe in just 55m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Fries
Hot Honey Sauce
Finishes & Garnish
Method
Sweet Potato Fries
- 1
Preheat and prepare
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them. Position oven racks to allow even air circulation.
- 2
Cut and dry
Peel (optional) and cut the sweet potatoes into 3/8–1/2-inch thick fries or sticks. Place cut fries in a large bowl of cold water and soak 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and dry thoroughly using clean kitchen towels or paper towels — moisture will prevent crisping.
- 3
Coat fries
Return dried fries to a dry bowl. Toss with cornstarch until lightly and evenly coated. Add olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika; toss well to coat each fry.
- 4
Arrange and bake
Spread fries in a single layer across the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between pieces (use two sheets if needed). Bake on the middle rack at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, then rotate sheets between racks and flip each fry. Continue baking another 12–18 minutes until edges are caramelized and fries are crisp. Watch carefully last 5 minutes to prevent burning.
- 5
Optional broil
If you want extra crispness, broil on high for 1–2 minutes after baking—watch closely to avoid burning.
Hot Honey Sauce
- 6
Combine and warm
While fries bake, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and salt in a small saucepan. Warm over low to medium-low heat, stirring, until mixture is just simmering and the red pepper flakes bloom (about 3–4 minutes). Do not boil vigorously — gentle simmer is enough to infuse the honey.
- 7
Adjust heat
Taste carefully (use a spoon cooled on the side) and adjust spice: add more red pepper flakes for heat or a splash more vinegar for brightness. Remove from heat and let cool slightly; sauce will thicken a bit as it cools.
Finish & Serve
- 8
Toss with hot honey
Place baked fries in a large bowl. Drizzle 2/3 of the hot honey over fries and toss gently to coat. Reserve remaining hot honey for serving so guests can add more to taste.
- 9
Garnish and serve
Transfer fries to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and/or grated parmesan if using. Serve immediately with extra hot honey on the side for dipping.
