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Sweet Potato Fries at Home

sweet potato fries    We often order Sweet Potato Fries when we are out, but haven't tried them at home. So I immediately jumped on this recipe when it was posted in our local newspaper.

SWEET POTATO FRIES 

2 tablespoons coriander

1 tablespoon oregano

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoon salt

6 sweet potatoes

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Peel and cut sweet potatoes into fries about the size of Burger King fries.  Place into a large bowl and sprinkle with a vegetable oil (could try olive). Next sprinkle seasoning over fries - you can alway add more later.  Next, lay out on a pan.  Make sure that they are spread out and not touching or they will not become crispy.  Bake for 30-40 minutes and turn halfway through.  These are good hot from the oven or cold. 

 

    Now I have to find a recipe for the sauce like the one our local restaurant serves with them for dipping. 

 

P.S.~ There is another version of the recipe if you click on the photo. 

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40 comments • Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes • April 22 2008 09:43AM

Comments

Kathleen, while I'm not a big fan of plain sweet potatos -- sweet potato fries are great and the recipe sounds good.  I also like sweet potato casserole.
Posted by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President) over 2 years ago
Kathleen - Thanks for sharing this recipe.  Sweet Potato Fries sounds like a great snack to make when you just want something light to munch on.  I love sweet potatos - but usually only have them around the holidays.  This will be something good to try.  
Posted by Elizabeth Clark, Relocation Specialist - Joplin, Missouri Real Estate (Realty Executives Tri-States) over 2 years ago

Yum!  And I even have a sweet potato or two at home right now.  I might have to make this tonight.

Posted by Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com (StagersLIST.com) over 2 years ago
I usually have sweet potatoes for the holidays too. I tried sweet potato fries from a frozen package and it was good. I will have to try making the real thing.
Posted by Julie Kippen Vernal Utah Real Estate (Century 21 Dart Realty) over 2 years ago

Made sweet potatoe chips with turkey burgers last night and the kids just love them. We eat them year round with lots of dishes. Love em................

Debby Langford-Puckett HSE-Home Stager -Altitude Designs, Colorado

Posted by Debby Langford-Puckett (Altitude Designs) over 2 years ago

Sweet potatoe fries are great!   Even our grandkids ( 7 & 4) will eat the fries.  We have had them mashed, cut into wedges, cut into chips and grilled on the Weber.  Very nice recipe

Brian Bartley

Posted by The Bartley Group - SouthEast MN Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Home Connection) over 2 years ago

Kathleen, sounds good.  Will give it a try.  Thanks for sharing the recipe.

 

Posted by Gary White~ Grand Rapids Homes for Sale, FlexIt Realty, a call or click away! (Flexit Realty~Serving West Michigan) over 2 years ago
Brian - Fries and casserole for me too - otherwise, no thanks.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Elizabeth there is a recipe under the photo too.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Chris - Good thing that you just happen to have sweet potatoes lying about or would that be laying?
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
I've never had sweet potato fries, but I love sweet potatoes.  Thanks for the recipe. The Internet is great for picking up new ideas for food.
Posted by Peter Wolf (Coldwell Banker) over 2 years ago
Debby - Now you will have to post a turkey burger recipe!!!
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Thanks Kathleen for reminding about the recipe under the photo - I had forgot about that.  Thanks again for such a great recipe my family will love.
Posted by Elizabeth Clark, Relocation Specialist - Joplin, Missouri Real Estate (Realty Executives Tri-States) over 2 years ago

I love sweet potatoe fries when we eat out, now I can try them at home. I can't wait. Thanks

 

Posted by Patty Ledford-Your N. Ga. Mountain Agent -The Ledford Team-Blue Ridge, Ga. (ERA-The Real Estate Connection) over 2 years ago

I made these last night Kathleen & they were delicious!  I had to use one sweet potato and one white potato, as that's all I had, and they turned out great.

Posted by Chris Fisher of StagersLISTWebsites.com (StagersLIST.com) over 2 years ago
Peter - You are welcome and there are lots of great chefs on Active Rain especially.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
We love sweet potatoe fries! I never have put any seasoning on them but thanks will try it.
Posted by Sharon Hampton (Re/Max Around The Mountains) over 2 years ago
We love sweet potatoe fries! I never have put any seasoning on them but thanks will try it.
Posted by Sharon Hampton (Re/Max Around The Mountains) over 2 years ago
We love sweet potatoe fries! I never have put any seasoning on them but thanks will try it.
Posted by Sharon Hampton (Re/Max Around The Mountains) over 2 years ago
Chris - fries out of white potatoes - who knew?
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
You are welcome Sharon - & have fun in the Rain.  Get some blogs posted so we can comment on them.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
I will bookmark this.  I love the fries when eating out in florida.  I have tried them at the store but they do need some extra flavor.  Thanks,
Posted by Carol Judd , Vernal Utah Real Estate (Patriot Real Estate) over 2 years ago
Yummy, and baked!!  gotta love that.  I will try these real soon, for sure
Posted by Patrice Estess (PB APPRAISALS) over 2 years ago
Kathleen: Never seen a sweet potato I didn't like. I will try these at home. I usually just eat them baked and plain. LOVE THEM! Thank you!
Posted by Tara Colquitt, Consumer Credit Advocate (Tara Colquitt, The Credit Woman, LLC) over 2 years ago
Sweet potato fries are a favorite of ours! Thanks for this recipe.  I look forward to trying it.
Posted by Brenda Carus (Towne Square Realty) over 2 years ago
Carol - You go all the way to Florida to eat Fries?  This should save you some time and money
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Patrice - Baked is better (for us)
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Tara - I don't really like sweet potatoes much but these I like.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Brenda - Don't forget there is another recipe under the photo - try them both.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago

Kathleen,

These are fantastic, thank you so much for writing on my cooking blog.  I loved them!

Posted by Karen Monsour,REALTOR® Broward,Palm Beach,Miami/Dade! 954-464-4194 anytime! (Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach) over 2 years ago
Karen - You are welcome - I like to cook and eat.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Sweet potato fries are one of my favorite snacks and I always get them when I go to a local restaurant called Cabana Cove or another one called The Top.  I tried making them at home with no success whatsover.  This recipe looks great and I may have to give it another go.
Posted by Angela Elliott, REALTOR® C21 Classic Properties ~ Gainesville, FL Real Estate (Century 21 Classic Properties) over 2 years ago
Angela - click on the photo for another version.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
I love sweet potato fries, and this recipe sounds great.... I will surely try it soon, Thanks!
Posted by KEVIN CORSA H.I.S. Home Inspections Stark & Summit County, OH Home Inspector (H.I.S. Home Inspections (Summit, Stark Counties)) over 2 years ago

Kevin - Thanks for dropping into the Lordbock kitchen.

You are welcome. 

Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Kathleen, I totally missed the "PS".   The other recipe sounds simple and I'm sure it would be good, but I love the idea of adding the coriander and cayenne to give the fries and exotic flavor and a little kick!  Have you gotten a chance to make them yet?  How did they turn out, if so?
Posted by Angela Elliott, REALTOR® C21 Classic Properties ~ Gainesville, FL Real Estate (Century 21 Classic Properties) over 2 years ago
I may have to try this. Looks awful tasty. And then again hot out the oven. Right up my alley.
Posted by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com) over 2 years ago
Brenda- I like the fries and a potato casserole that is full of nuts and sugar, but I don't like baked sweet potatoes.  I am trying to learn to tho, as they are really good for you and low calorie without the nuts and sugar!!!
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Angela - Had the spicy ones now I have to try the hidden recipe.
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago
Robert - Maybe you can get them to serve you these on the airplane!!!
Posted by Kathleen Lordbock Keller Williams Realty Brainerd Lakes ( KW REALTOR/Staging & Short Sale Specialist) over 2 years ago

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