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Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary and Garlic

November 6, 2012 by Nicole 77 Comments

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary and Garlic | pinchmysalt.com

This was originally posted on election day four years ago, but I’m updating and bringing it forward because I have the same message for you today and these oven-baked sweet potato fries with rosemary and garlic are just as appealing to me now as they were back then.  These delicious baked sweet potato fries have so much flavor, you’ll never miss that they aren’t deep-fried.

First of all, if you’re reading this post and you haven’t voted yet, I’d prefer that you bookmark this recipe, go find your local polling place, then come back and read this later.  Really. Go vote!

I’ve made several versions of these over the years but this batch is by far the best.  As usual, it’s the simplest combination of ingredients that makes me the happiest.  If you’ve never eaten oven-baked sweet potato fries, you need to know that they won’t be as crispy as the deep-fried restaurant version.  But I think the flavor of these can’t be beat and I don’t even miss the crunch.

For those of us who aren’t huge fans of sweet potato dishes that are overly sweet, this is the perfect way to reap the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes and still enjoy a savory snack.

And what kind of food blogger would I be if I didn’t include a quick recipe for a Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce?  You’ll find it at the very end of this post.  You’re welcome.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary and Garlic | pinchmysalt.com

Combine finely chopped rosemary leaves, kosher salt, and one garlic clove then pound and grind them together to form a paste.

Combine finely chopped rosemary leaves, kosher salt, and one garlic clove then pound and grind them together to form a paste.

In a small bowl, mix the rosemary garlic paste with the olive oil.

In a small bowl, mix the rosemary garlic paste with the olive oil.

Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices.

Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices.

Stacking two slices together, cut potatoes into 1/2 inch strips.

Stacking two slices together, cut potatoes into 1/2 inch strips.

Put the cut sweet potatoes into a large bowl and add the rosemary garlic oil mixture.

Put the cut sweet potatoes into a large bowl and add the rosemary garlic oil mixture.

Now toss the potatoes until they are evenly coated with the oil mixture.

Now toss the potatoes until they are evenly coated with the oil mixture.

Spread the potatoes out on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Spread the potatoes out on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Roast the sweet potato fries in a 425 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Check them every ten minutes, and stir or turn them if they appear to be getting dark on the bottom. Watch carefully towards the end because they can burn quickly!

Roast the sweet potato fries in a 425 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Check them every ten minutes, and stir or turn them if they appear to be getting dark on the bottom. Watch carefully towards the end because they can burn quickly!

Although these fries are great on their own, who doesn’t enjoy a special dipping sauce every now and again?  Ranch would work well, but I really enjoyed the buttermilk blue cheese dressing that’s served with sweet potato fries at one of my favorite local restaurants, Urban Solace.  If you live in San Diego and you’ve never been there, be sure to check out their Sunday Bluegrass Brunch for some great food, great atmosphere, and great music!

Nutrition

Calories

98 cal

Fat

7 g

Carbs

1 g

Protein

1 g
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Yields 2 to 3 servings

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary and Garlic and Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
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Ingredients

Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

2 ounces dry blue cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup buttermilk

dash of onion powder

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Sweet Potato Fries:

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 small clove of garlic, peeled

2 T. olive oil

2 medium sweet potatoes

Instructions

Make the dipping sauce:

Mix all ingredients together with a fork, mashing the blue cheese a bit as you go. Dressing can be thinned with more buttermilk or regular milk if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the Fries:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Using a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, salt, and rosemary to form a paste. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, put ingredients into a small bowl and mash the garlic, rosemary and salt against the side of the bowl with a fork. It takes a bit more effort, but you'll be able to work it into a paste.

3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and garlic paste; set aside.

4. Scrub sweet potatoes and cut off any blemishes that you wouldn't want to eat. Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2 inch pieces. Stacking two pieces together, cut potatoes into 1/2 inch strips. Do the same with remaining potato.

5. Put potato strips into a large bowl; Add oil mixture and toss well until all potatoes are well coated.

6. Spread potatoes out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (the parchment is optional, but makes for easier clean up!). If you don't use parchment, make sure to grease the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or some extra olive oil.

7. Roast potatoes for 30-35 minutes, checking every ten minutes and rotating the pan for even browning. Every once in a while check to see if the potatoes are browning too much on the bottom. If that's the case, turn them over. I didn't have that problem, but you never know! Keep a careful watch towards the end and remove as soon as the smallest pieces just barely start to blacken on the ends.

Notes

Two medium sweet potatoes will serve 2-3 people as an appetizer. I think you could toss in one more potato without needing any more garlic paste or oil. But if you are cooking for a crowd, double all the ingredients and plan on using two baking sheets. Remember to keep the potatoes in one layer and don't crowd them too much or they won't brown evenly. These fries are best served right out of the oven!

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Comments

  1. Alanna says

    November 4, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    Your photos are knocking my eyes out! Maybe it's the sweet potatoes -- or maybe it's the photographer! Lovely, Nicole!
    Reply
  2. Elizabeth says

    November 4, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    oh yum! I just roasted up some sweet potato pieces for dinner tonight too! But, wow! It never dawned on me that rosemary and garlic would taste amazing on sweet potatoes too. Great recipe Nicole!
    Reply
  3. Darb says

    November 4, 2008 at 7:00 pm

    Nichole: You should look for a CSA that lets you purchase week by week. The one we are with has a low membership fee ($50) and you pay them $30 each week that you want a box, so you don't have to worry about a week that you can't use the veggies. They also have single and two person boxes.
    Reply
  4. Darb says

    November 4, 2008 at 7:00 pm

    Sorry, drop the "h", my mistake.
    Reply
  5. We Are Never Full says

    November 4, 2008 at 7:57 pm

    i want to dip my FACE in a bowl of the buttermilk dressing! look beautiful.
    Reply
  6. maris says

    November 4, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    OMG these look good. Do you still get to have these if you voted absentee like I did? ha-ha! I love sweet potatoes.
    Reply
  7. Donal says

    November 5, 2008 at 5:54 am

    Hey there! Those Sweet Potato Wedges look delicious!!! Especially love the Dip! Donal
    Reply
  8. RecipeGirl says

    November 5, 2008 at 8:57 am

    Yummy! Will have to check out Urban Solace- thanks for the tip!
    Reply
  9. izatryt says

    November 5, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Wow! That's all I can say. Wow!!
    Reply
  10. Maria says

    November 5, 2008 at 10:11 am

    Those fries looks beyond delicious! Sweet potatoes are my fav!
    Reply
  11. corrin says

    November 5, 2008 at 10:26 am

    I made sweet potato fries for the very first time last week, and was so very disappointed. They were nothing like I thought they were be, and I ended up throwing them away. So sad.
    Reply
  12. Gabi @ Mamaliga says

    November 5, 2008 at 10:29 am

    Aaaaa! Superb! So, you are using persillade (French for the mixture of parsley and garlic). Looks and I am sure tastes gotgeous! The only thing I still need make peace with is the sweet potato. See, I am from Europe, living in Chicago, with Thanksgiving coming up QUICK! Cheers! Gabi @ Mamaliga.com
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  13. Julie says

    November 5, 2008 at 11:07 am

    Those look beyond delicious. Wow!
    Reply
  14. MrsDocChuck says

    November 5, 2008 at 11:17 am

    My husband is a wonderful man, but he cannot vote, as he was convicted of felony voter fraud some yeras ago in a set-up by the Arkansas District Attorney. Even though I am a busy nurse (not a real doctor) I always make time to vote. Although I love Sarah Palin, I voted for Obama as I think he would do the most for people like my husband (who is on a fixed disability income). Incredible fries, by the way!
    Reply
  15. Deborah says

    November 5, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    Sweet potato fries are one of my favorite things! And served with the dressing - delicious!
    Reply
  16. Laura says

    November 7, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Another delicious-looking recipe! Keep it up! :)
    Reply
  17. [eatingclub] vancouver || js says

    November 25, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    These sweet potato fries are a thing of beauty.
    Reply
  18. Erin Gallagher says

    November 28, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    Oh.my.gods! I just made these for thanksgiving. Only, in addition to the sweet potatoes, I used Fingerling potatoes. And I knew how the Fingerlings would turn out since i've made them into baked fries before, but the sweet potatoes... utter genius! I will be adding them to a menu rotation in my house, cause those are absolutely wonderful and decadent and will be perfect for the occasional guilty treat. Thank you!
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  19. FoodRenegade says

    December 11, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    I am a huge fan of sweet potato fries, and these look scrumptious. I always dip mine in a homemade chipotle cilantro mayonnaise, though. You ought to experiment with that!
    Reply
  20. Barry says

    March 31, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    For the love of Pete (not sure who Pete is though), heat the pan up while the oven warms up. It ensures crispy goodness all over! That dressing sounds sounds incredible!
    Reply
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