Caribbean Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
jerk sauce, smoked tomato-avocado crema, mango salsa, cilantro
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Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Fries
Jerk Sauce
Smoked Tomato-Avocado Crema
Mango Salsa
Method
Preparation of Sweet Potato Fries
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin fries, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- 3
Season Fries
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, sea salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper until well coated.
- 4
Bake Fries
Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
Preparation of Jerk Sauce
- 5
Blend Ingredients
In a blender or food processor, combine green onions, garlic, fresh thyme, allspice, cinnamon, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and scotch bonnet pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 6
Marinate
Pour the jerk sauce over the baked sweet potato fries during the last 5 minutes of baking, allowing the flavors to meld.
Preparation of Smoked Tomato-Avocado Crema
- 7
Blend Crema Ingredients
In a blender, combine ripe avocado, smoked paprika, lime juice, Greek yogurt, salt, and smoked tomatoes. Blend until smooth and creamy.
