Southwestern Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Food

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons each brown sugar and salt, 1/4 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet in a 425 oven until crisp, 30 minutes, turning once.

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425.
• In a small bowl, toss together the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, brown sugar, and cumin.
• In a large bowl toss the potatoes with the oil, then with the spice mix until evenly coated.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large baking sheet and roast, flipping occasionally, until tender, browned, and crisped in places, about 25 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• For the sweet potato fries, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Wash and dry the potatoes
• With the skin on, slice into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; cut the rounds into 1/2-inch-thick finger-shaped pieces.
• Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the oil, chili powder, garlic powder and salt.
• On a baking sheet, spread the sweet potato fries in a single layer and roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until brown and tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, transfer to a platter or bowl and sprinkle with a little more salt.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the lean ground turkey with the diced chiles and season with salt and pepper.
• Shape into patties and refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Heat a large grill pan or nonstick skillet on medium heat and spritz with canola oil.
• Add the turkey patties to the grill pan and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
• Flip, reduce the heat to low, cover (if using a skillet) and cook until the juices run pale pink, about 4 more minutes.
• Top with the reduced-fat pepper-jack cheese during the last minute.
• Toast the rolls in the oven or in a toaster oven. Alternatively, grill them 1 minute on each side.
• To assemble: On a platter, place the fries and a burger on a bun and top with lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado slices. Squeeze lime juice over the fries and serve.

SPICY BAKED SWEET POTATO "FRIES"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F With aluminum foil or parchment paper, line a cookie sheet.
• In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Mix well to evenly coat potatoes. Place potato strips on the foil or parchment lined cookie sheet and leave space between strips for even baking.
• Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until potatoes become crispy. Turn strips every 5 to 7 minutes as needed. Serve immediately.

SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstock cooking spray.
• Mix together crushed coriander and fennel seeds, oregano, brown sugar, pepper and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl place potato wedges and toss with oil to coat. Sprinkle evenly with seasoning mixture.
• Place potatoes in a single layer, without touching one another on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in middle of oven 15 minutes. Carefully turn wedges over with a spatula and roast until tender and slightly golden, about 15 minutes more.

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Toss all ingredients together until all the wedges are thoroughly coated.
• Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, until crisp, turning once.