Homemade Sweet Potato Fries With Turmeric is a side dish recipe that combine two super foods, turmeric and sweet potato. Sweet Potato Fries are tossed with ginger, turmeric and paprika and oven roasted to perfection for a delicious flavor combination!
Once you try our oven roasted sweet potato fries I guarantee you will never go back to greasy carb-filled white potato fries made in a deep fryer again!
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Homemade Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
I combined two super foods, turmeric and sweet potato, and then added more flavor with ginger, and paprika for a delicious combination!
Even better, our turmeric fries roast in the oven so you won't feel guilty eating these tasty sweet potato fries!
Oh and I'll let you in on a little trick so you don't make soggy fries. Tossing the sweet potatoes in cornstarch will give you the best results for crispy sweet potato fries!
When baked sweet potato wedges cook in the oven, it’s time for a snack and, hands down, the best way to eat sweet potatoes!
So go ahead and combine these two superfoods, turmeric and sweet potato, throw in a couple more seasonings, and make this baked sweet potato fries recipe in the oven instead of deep frying, and man oh man will you ever love these oven roasted sweet potato steak fries!
And if you'd like sweet potato fries dipping sauces to serve with them, a creamy Chick-fil-A sauce or a zesty Big Mac sauce would both be delicious choices!
My favorite dip for sweet potato fries is a chimichurri sauce made with fresh herbs. Yummy!
And best of all you don't have to feel guilty eating them! These French fries are an easy side dish recipe and a delicious snack too!
Don’t shy away from this recipe if you don’t have ground turmeric in your pantry because I’ve got the top basic kitchen Substitutions for Turmeric gathered together for you!
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Are you doing Whole30? You can make our oven baked sweet potato fries Whole30 by simply substituting arrowroot flour for the cornstarch!
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How do you make homemade sweet potato fries from scratch?
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- Preheat your oven to 425F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and top with a wire rack.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes and cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, combine olive oil, turmeric, ginger, paprika and kosher salt and toss olive oil mixture with sweet potatoes coating evenly.
- On the wire rack on baking sheet arrange the sweet potato fries, flat side down, in a single layer.
- Roast the potatoes 30 minutes or until they are cooked through. If you want your fries crispier, just increase the baking time by a few minutes.
- Top with scallions.
FAQs
How to cut sweet potato fries
Wondering how to cut potatoes into French fries? No worries, here’s an easy way to cut potatoes into fries:
- Peel the sweet potato
- Cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- Cut each piece lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick sticks
Are sweet potatoes healthy?
And then there's my friend, the reliable, delicious, nutritious sweet potato, and all of it's benefits, which include:
- provides Vitamin B6
- contains Vitamin C
- helps build healthy bones by providing Vitamin D
- source of Iron that supports the immune system
- contains the anti-stress and relaxation mineral magnesium
- provides potassium which regulates nerve signals and your heartbeat
- does not cause spikes in blood sugar levels
What are the health benefits of turmeric?
Turmeric, the spice that gives curry its beautiful color, has been used in India as a medicinal herb and spice for thousands of years. Bursting with medicinal qualities, this spice has become a trending ingredient in recipes recently. The health benefits of turmeric include:
- proven anti-inflammatory
- lowers the risk of heart disease
- contains antioxidant properties
- can help treat symptoms of arthritis
- may help prevent cancer and might possibly become a treatment for cancer in the future
- alleviates symptoms of depression
- acts as an anti-aging supplement
- helps with age-related chronic diseases
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Pat your sweet potato sticks with a paper towel before tossing in the seasonings to be sure they are dry
- Top with fresh cilantro leaves for added flavor
- Add chili powder, cayenne pepper or cajun seasoning for spicy sweet potato fries
- Make It Whole30! Make it Whole30 by substituting arrowroot flour for the cornstarch.
Substitutions
- You can also line your baking sheet with foil in place of the parchment paper
- Substitute melted butter for the olive oil
- Substitute smoked paprika for the paprika for a smoky flavor
- You can use your favorite sea salt in place of the kosher salt
Ingredients
Ingredients for baked homemade french fries:
- cornstarch
- olive oil
- turmeric
- ground ginger
- paprika
- kosher salt
- sweet potatoes
- scallion
Equipment
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- wire rack
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowl
What to serve with sweet potato fries
Recipes With Turmeric
Need more turmeric in your life? I'm thinking we all do and it's so easy when you make these recipes that are all made so beautiful with the addition of turmeric
Indian Butter Chicken combines warm spices with the simple ingredients of onion, butter, tomato and garlic creating tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce. An easy chicken dinner that makes an impressive meal for entertaining too!
Turmeric Cilantro Vinaigrette combines the flavors of the powerful and amazing turmeric along with cilantro and ginger making it a fabulous vinaigrette that's perfect on salads, chicken, fish, vegetables and pasta.
Start your day with a nutritious Turmeric Smoothie. Golden in color and bursting with fresh fruit flavors, this smoothie gets you started on the right foot. Turmeric and ginger combine to provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits along with sweet and tangy mango with over twenty vitamins and minerals.
Love potatoes and want another Whole30 recipe? Spiced Sweet Potatoes are decadent and creamy with a hint of spice and turmeric. The perfect side dish for any meal!
Homemade Sweet Potato Fries With Turmeric
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (See recipe notes below to make it Whole30)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into French fry wedges (see photo above)
- 1 scallion, sliced on diagonal
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack.
- In a large mixing bowl toss potatoes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Combine olive oil, turmeric, ginger, paprika and kosher salt. Toss olive oil mixture with sweet potatoes until evenly coated.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in single layer on wire rack on baking sheet.
- Roast 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with scallions.
Notes
- Pat your sweet potato sticks with a paper towel before tossing in the seasonings to be sure they are dry
- Top with fresh cilantro leaves for added flavor
- Make It Whole30! Make it Whole30 by substituting arrowroot flour for the cornstarch.
- You can also line your baking sheet with foil in place of the parchment paper
- Substitute melted butter for the olive oil
- Substitute smoked paprika for the paprika for a smoky flavor
Turmeric and sweet potatoes, what an interesting combo.
Sweet potatoes and turmeric, together with ginger make a great flavor combo! If you get a chance to make them let me know what you think! Thanks for stopping by Stefanie!
Very healing for the liver and gallbladder, love it 🙂
Just made these Homemade Sweet Potato Fries with Turmeric, and they're a total game-changer!
That is a flavorful sweet potato fries recipe, and I can't wait to make this at home!
Enjoy!