Spiced Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce
A recipe for Spiced Sweet Potato Fries with a Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce! These tender and golden baked fries are perfect for fall with hints of cinnamon and cardamom.
Servings 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon potato starch or cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) maple syrup
- Pinch salt
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
- Slice the sweet potato into fries, about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) thick. Toss well with the olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, and potato starch (or cornstarch). Toss the oiled sweet potato fries with the spices until each piece is evenly coated.
- Place the coated sweet potato fries in a single layer, not touching, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until bottoms are golden, about 15 minutes.
- Flip and cook on the other side until crisp and golden, 10-15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the fries with salt and parsley.
To make the Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and maple syrup until smooth. Stir in a pinch of salt if desired. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve the hot sweet potato fries immediately with the maple mustard dipping sauce.