Crispy Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

Fries in two white fry holders with herbs and a yellow napkin.

5 from 3 votes

Get ready to turn up the flavor with this Crispy Cajun Sweet Potato Fries recipe! These oven-fried sweet potatoes are like a party for your taste buds, bringing together the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the bold, zesty kick of Cajun spices. This sweet potato fries recipe is not just any fries; it's oven-baked perfection with a crispy exterior and a tender, fluffy interior. Vegan + Gluten-free

Prep Time1 30

Cook Time40

Total Time2 10

Course: Side Dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 433kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

HOMEMADE CAJUN BLEND:

2-3 Tbsps Homemade Cajun Seasoning

FRIES:

2 lbs. organic sweet potatoes
3-4 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil

FRY SAUCE [DAIRY-FREE]:

1 cup vegan mayonnaise
¼ cup organic ketchup
1 teaspoon buffalo sauce or Sriracha (Ensure that buffalo sauce is dairy-free)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of chili powder
Pinch of sea salt
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon dried parsley

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Instructions

PREP + SOAK SWEET POTATOES:

Rinse and pat dry each sweet potato and cut lengthways into halves and then in halves lengthways again, and then one last time----this should create a medium-thick "stick-like" shape. You should have about 6-8 pieces of fries (aka "sticks") when done for each sweet potato. Repeat until all sweet potatoes are cut. Then using a crinkle cutter, slice down the sides of each potato from the top end of the potato---this should create a "crinkle-like" shape. Repeat again and continue to repeat until all sweet potatoes are sliced/shaped.
In a bowl, add cold water until ¾ filled along with a few ice cubes and salt to keep things cold. Add cut sweet potatoes into bowl and let soak for 20 minutes.
Once soak time is complete, drain sweet potatoes and pat dry thoroughly before adding them unto a flat surface (i.e. countertop, cutting board, etc.) lined with paper towels for them to "dry" out for a bit (about 30-minutes to 1 hour). NOTE: This process helps them to be extra crispy when baked.

BAKE THE SWEET POTATO FRIES:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add the dry cut slices of sweet potatoes into a large bowl along with the olive oil and cajun seasoning, mixing everything together with your hands until fries are full coated.
Transfer the fries to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until fries are golden and crispy. NOTE: Test the doneness of sweet potatoes by seeing how soft they are and how golden the edges become. If they are tender then they are done.

TO MAKE THE DAIRY-FREE FRY SAUCE:

In bowl, whisk together the vegan mayo, ketchup, buffalo or Sriracha sauce, Worcestershire, chili powder, salt, parsley, and smoked paprika until combined and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Remove the baked sweet fries from the oven and serve with a side of your favorite condiment/sauce or the fry sauce.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Place any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, simply add leftovers to a freezer safe ziplock bag or container and keep frozen for up to 10 months.
CAJUN SEASONING (STORAGE): Any leftover cajun seasoning mix can be stored in a ziplock bag for later use or used as garnish.
GLUTEN-FREE: Be sure to double check that Fry Sauce ingredients are gluten-free friendly to make this entire recipe gluten-free!

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